Image source: Getty ImagesByLorraine McKennaBBC Sports Journalist15 May 20,26, 10 :19 BSTUpdated 29 minutes agoSeamus has announced that he will end his Everton career at the conclusion of the current season when his contract expires. The 37-year old full-back was offered a coaching position with the Toffees but will decide his future in the summer. The Republic of Ireland international signed for Everton in January 2009 from Irish side Sligo Rovers for only PS60,000. He was named club captain in 2019 Coleman will break the club’s Premier League record in 2024 by surpassing the 354 appearances of former goalkeeper Tim Howard. His record in the top flight now stands at 372 matches, with 22 goals. Coleman said that after more than 17 years of playing at Everton, this season would be his last. Coleman’s final home match will be on Sunday against Sunderland. You’ve helped in more ways than I could have imagined. “I live in the City – I see all of you daily – and I have taken your love for the football club into the dressing room to show the lads just how much Everton is to the people. “I thank my managers, teammates and all staff. They’ve seen my happy, sad, angry and emotional moments, but the greater cause was always Everton. “Thank you for helping me become a better teammate and captain. It’s a fantastic football club with incredible members.” Related topicsEvertonFootballPremier LeagueMore on this storyLatest Everton news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Everton – what do you want to know?
