Seamus Coleman has announced he is bringing his 17-year stint as an Everton player to an end. The Republic of Ireland international joined Everton as a 20-year-old from Sligo Rovers for just £60,000 but has become a legend with the Toffees. He will now leave the club when his contract expires before taking a break and then deciding on his next move.
"The club have been unbelievable with me," he told Everton's website. "They've offered me an opportunity to stay on at the football club. The manager and staff have been great, and I think with it being such an important decision over my future, I'm going to take a nice, long holiday and look back on what has been an amazing time as an Everton footballer."
If Coleman features in his final home match for Everton against Sunderland on Sunday, it will take his tally in all competitions to 434 appearances for the club. It is thought he may move into coaching, either with Everton or Ireland, although it remains to be seen what the 37-year-old does in the summer and beyond.
