Everton left-back Seamus Coleman is to retire from football following a career on Merseyside spanning more than 17 years.
The 37-year-old joined the Toffees for just £60,000 from Sligo Rovers in 2009 and has gone on on to make a club-record 372 Premier League appearances, including 140 as captain.
If the right-back features in his final home match for the club against Sunderland on Sunday, it will take his tally in all competitions to 434, moving ahead of Dixie Dean and Leon Osman in 10th spot in Everton’s all-time appearances list.
Speaking to the club website, Coleman revealed his future at the Hill Dickinson Stadium may not be over yet, saying: “Obviously, after such a big decision, I want to have some time over the summer to focus on what’s next for me and my family. My love for Everton is something you all know about – and I’ve got a huge love for Ireland as well.
“The club have been unbelievable with me. They’ve offered me an opportunity to stay on at the 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.”
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