Everton have opted against triggering the 1-year extension clause in Abdoulaye Doucoure's contract, according to The Athletic .
Doucoure's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, with the Toffees having a major decision to make regarding his future at the club. Everton are heading into a new era as they enter their new stadium ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, with an overhaul of the squad expected due to a host of players being out of contract.
Doucoure is one of the highest paid players and currently earns around £130k-a-week at Goodison Park but he is till able to influence games at the age of 32. Everton may have an option to negotiate a new contract on lower wages, although such things are relatively unheard of in sport where players who can still perform can demand ever-increasing wages.
Often an erratic and enigmatic performer, Doucoure has been a key player for the Toffees at times over the last few years, scoring crucial goals to ensure Premier League survival. His strike against Bournemouth in a 1-0 victory on the final day of the campaign in May 2023 meant The Blues avoided relegation.
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Posted 06/03/2025 at 13:41:01
It has been reported this morning that Everton are renewing the 1-year extension to Decoures contract, one reason was that the extra year was on the same terms as he is on now.
He will be free to negotiate a new contract with the club under different terms.
Posted 06/03/2025 at 13:45:36
Errr.... That should have read “Everton are NOT renewing the one-year extension on Doucoure's contract."
Posted 06/03/2025 at 14:02:10
Interesting, Dave, so both he and the club have a decision to make.
I think he's worth another season as we transition.
Posted 06/03/2025 at 14:04:12
Dave A, Music to my Ears !
Be just like a new signing :-)
Okay he has been okay the last couple under Moyes, but didn't he do similar after scoring the goal that ensured our safety against Bournemouth. Sat back and provided very little, but still got picked each game ?
Let's concentrate on a sensible rebuild with younger, eager, talents who will give their all alongside some old experienced hands - Gana, Tarks and Picks !
Posted 06/03/2025 at 14:23:58
Doucoure is a not very talented athlete – but he's a worker, seems to have a good attitude and has really dug us out with some critical goals.
Possibly delivered the most value of any pre 2021 Moshiri era signings (which is kind of a damned by faint praise observation but not intended to be mealy mouthed).
I have been expecting him to head off in summer - possibly Saudi (why wouldn't you?). Good luck to him if he does. We move on.
Posted 06/03/2025 at 14:49:29
The thing about telling a player that you won't be resigning him for next season means they probably won't want to get injured for the remaining games so he can't get another club.
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