Michael Keane has admitted he’s ready to consider his long-term future in football as his Everton contract is set to expire this summer.
Everton handed the 33-year-old defender a one-year deal last summer, and it is now just a matter of months away from expiring.
David Moyes has tipped Keane to become a manager in the future, with the former England international already holding some coaching badges.
Keane has admitted he is ready to earn his UEFA A-License as he needs to start considering his life after his playing career.
The clock is beginning to tick on both Keane’s time at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and even his career in football.
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However, the defender has shared his plans to consider what could be next as he is on course to test out the market as a free agent in the summer.
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A big decision is going to have to be made by the Blues as they must decide on whether to continue Keane’s nine-year stint at Finch Farm.
Speaking on the Everton YouTube channel, Keane has admitted he’s considering his long-term future, but still feels he’s got a lot to offer.
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“I’m really happy with how I’ve performed. I still feel like I’m in my twenties. I train well every day, I feel physically really good,” said Keane.
“We do sprints every week and I know I’m not getting any slower. I don’t feel like I’ve ever been a player that’s relied on my pace. So, I know I’ve got a lot to give and I’ve got a lot of years left. Hopefully I can be here for as long as possible.”
Keane had other clubs interested in him over the summer, but the veteran defender decided to remain on Merseyside after a new offer was made.
Due to Jarrad Branthwaite’s injury, Keane has played a considerable amount of football this season and given Moyes a big decision to make.
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Keane has been working on his coaching badges in the background.
He is not the only one at Finch Farm to be earning his stripes as Seamus Coleman has also secured his coaching badges.
Football is a short career and Keane has already turned 33, which is leaving him with a long-term decision to make for when he hangs up his boots.
“I’ve done my B-License coaching and probably will look to start my A-License at some point soon,” said Keane.
“I think it’s good to have that there and to see if I really enjoy it. See if that’s something I want to do. Beyond that, I’m not too sure and it’s probably getting to the point where I need to start thinking about it soon.”
Carlo Ancelotti promised Keane to play as a striker during their time together at Goodison Park.
Perhaps that is one goal the 33-year-old would still like to tick off before he calls it a day on his career.
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