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Seamus Coleman to Leave Everton After 17 Years, Ending a Legendary Era

Seamus Coleman will leave Everton at the end of the season after 17 years at the club. The 37-year-old defender joined from Sligo Rovers for just £60,000 in 2009 and became a club legend. He is Everton's all-time Premier League appearance holder with 372 games in the competition. Coleman has been offered a coaching role but will take time over the summer to decide his future.

Key Points: Seamus Coleman Leaves Everton After 17 Years

  • Seamus Coleman to leave Everton after 17 years
  • Joined from Sligo Rovers for £60,000 in 2009
  • Made 434 appearances, club's all-time Premier League appearance holder
  • Offered coaching role but will decide future after summer holiday
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Seamus Coleman to leave Everton at the end of season after 17 years

Seamus Coleman will leave Everton at the end of the season after 17 years. The 37-year-old defender made 434 appearances and is a club legend.

"After more than 17 years at this great football club, I've decided this season will be my last as a player here. - Seamus Coleman"

Liverpool, May 15

Seamus Coleman will bring an end to his remarkable 17-year journey with Everton F.C. at the end of the season after confirming he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.

The 37-year-old defender, who joined Everton from Sligo Rovers F.C. in January 2009 for just £60,000, has become one of the club's modern-day legends during his long stay at Goodison Park.

Coleman revealed that Sunday's home match against Sunderland A.F.C. will be his final appearance at the stadium as an Everton player. The Irish player has been offered a coaching role by the club, but says he will take time during the summer before deciding on his future.

"After more than 17 years at this great football club, I've decided this season will be my last as a player here," Coleman said in a statement released by the club.

"I want to thank the fans for their unbelievable support. You've helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I've always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first, and you all mean the world to me."

Coleman has struggled with injuries in recent seasons and made only three Premier League appearances this campaign. His only start came in November, but the right-back lasted just 10 minutes before suffering another injury setback.

Despite those struggles, Coleman leaves behind an incredible legacy at Everton. In 2024, he became the club's all-time Premier League appearance holder, surpassing former goalkeeper Tim Howard. He currently has 372 Premier League appearances, along with 22 goals and 24 assists.

If Coleman features against Sunderland, it will mark his 434th appearance for Everton in all competitions, moving him into the top 10 on the club's all-time appearance list ahead of club greats Dixie Dean and Leon Osman.

The Irishman was appointed Everton captain in 2019 and led the club 140 times during a difficult but memorable period in the team's history. He earned widespread respect for his leadership, commitment, and connection with supporters both on and off the pitch.

"I also thank my managers, teammates, and all the staff at Everton," Coleman added. "They've seen me happy, sad, angry, emotional, but the greater cause has always been Everton Football Club."

"The Club has been unbelievable with me. 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," he concluded.

- IANS

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James A
A proper club legend. In an era of big-money transfers and mercenary players, Coleman stayed loyal to the Toffees for nearly two decades. Sad to see him go, but he deserves a good send-off. The Sunderland match should be emotional.
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Priya S
Such a classy farewell! 🥹 It's rare to see players so emotionally connected to a club like this. Coleman's journey from Sligo Rovers to Everton captain is inspiring. Indian football could learn a lot about loyalty and long-term vision from stories like his. Hope he enjoys his holiday and comes back to coaching.
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Rohit P
Absolutely gutted. He gave everything for the badge and the fans. Loved watching him charge down the right flank like a man possessed! Those injuries were unfortunate, but he never gave up. Everton will miss his leadership—players like him don't come around often. Safe travels, skipper! 💙
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Kavya N
One thing I appreciate about Coleman is that he always put the team first even when his body was failing him. In Indian sports, we see many players hanging on for too long, but Coleman knew when to step aside gracefully. That takes character. His 372 Premier League appearances are a testament to his consistency.
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Michael C
Respect to Coleman for being honest about needing time to decide his future. Too many players rush into coaching and regret it later. 17 years at one club is almost unheard of now—what a legend! I hope Everton gives him a proper farewell and maybe a statue someday.

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