Everton Doucoure
(Credit: Imago)
Mark Smith
Sat 17 May 2025 16:40, UK
Everton have started their clearout before the Premier League season has even finished.
David Moyes and the Friedkins are preparing for the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium over the summer, with Goodison Park set for one last emotional afternoon on Sunday.
The Toffees welcome Southampton to Merseyside on 18 May, with a huge afternoon planned to send off the Grand Old Lady, with some players also set for their last home game in blue.
Abdoulaye Doucoure is among those out of contract at the end of this season, and movement has already started within the squad.
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Doucoure scored the winner against Nottingham Forest (Credit: Imago)
Everton announce new exits at Goodison
Everton confirmed on Saturday that Ashley Young will be leaving the Toffees at the end of the season, with João Virginia and Asmir Begovic also moving on.
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Doucoure was not mentioned in the latest update, with the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin also weeks away from their contract finishing at Goodison.
Young took to Instagram to send a massive thanks to those at Everton ahead of his final two matches, sending his best wishes ahead of the stadium move.
Doucoure immediately reacted to the message, saying: “Legend, mate.”
Young set for new transfer
Despite being in early contract talks, it appears that a resolution could not be found with Young.
At 39-years-old, retirement has been mentioned by some, but the defender looks set to continue his career elsewhere, with approaches made from abroad and the UK already.
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Young’s Premier League record this season.
Making 30 Premier League appearances, mostly from the bench, Young has proven himself reliable on a fitness level, but more quality is needed now.
With the Friedkins making massive changes off the pitch and in the boardroom, they have to follow onto the pitch and handing out contracts to anyone is not on the agenda.
Everton are looking to push up the Premier League table, and it is about making room to add bigger names than in recent years, where PSR restrictions have held the Blues back.
Young did his job by helping keep Everton in the Premier League over the last two years, but now, it is time for a change.
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