Wrexham have been linked with the veteran but he is being backed to move elsewhere
Seamus Coleman of Everton acknowledges the fans with his family during the Premier League match between Everton and Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium on May 17, 2026
Seamus Coleman acknowledges Everton fans after his final game for the club(Image: Getty Images)
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Seamus Coleman has been backed to sign for Premier League new boys Coventry City amid links to Wrexham.
The Everton stalwart has left the Toffees after a stellar period on Merseyside. Signed for a reported £60,000 from Irish side Sligo Rovers in 2009, Coleman has been billed as one of the top flight's best value-for-money signings.
The Everton skipper represented the club with distinction for 17 years but has now decided to end his career elsewhere.
“After more than 17 years at this great football club, I’ve decided this season will be my last as a player here," he wrote in a statement. "I want to thank the fans for their unbelievable support. You’ve helped me in more ways than you could imagine.
“I’ve always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first and you all mean the world to me.
"I live in the city – I see you all daily – and I’ve taken your love of the football club back into the dressing room to explain to the lads how much Everton means to the people.
“I also thank my managers, teammates and all the staff at Everton.
"They’ve seen me happy, sad, angry, emotional, but the greater cause has always been Everton Football Club. Thank you for making me a better captain and teammate. It’s an incredible football club with incredible people.
“Obviously, after such a big decision, I want to have some time over the summer to focus on what’s next for me and my family.”
The 37-year-old has been mentioned as a possible target for Ryan Reynolds but Coleman's former team-mate Shane Long feels a reunion with Frank Lampard - who he worked with at Goodison Park - would be the best course of action.
Lampard holds Coleman in high regard, once calling the right-back the “best man I’ve ever met”.
Speaking to BOYLE Sports, Long said: “He’s been linked with Wrexham, but Coventry City could be a smart move for Seamus.
"He can definitely carry on, it just depends on Seamus and how his body feels.
“He had a bad leg break when I was playing with him for Ireland and has had a few niggling injuries since.
"He constantly works to return to fitness, plays, and then gets injured again, so I’m sure he’ll do what’s best for him, his body, and his family.
“Seamus is one of the most genuine people you’d ever meet, everything about him is focused on wanting the team and the club to do well, and he never puts himself ahead of the team.
“He’s a great leader as well. I’m sure any team promoted into the Premier League would love to have him for his experience alone and his leadership skills.
“I’ve yet to meet a person who has a bad word to say about Seamus Coleman, he’s that sort of character.”