Jordan Pickford has committed his future to Everton, signing a new four-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park. The 28-year-old goalkeeper, who joined the Toffees from Sunderland in 2017, will remain at the Merseyside club until the end of June 2027.
Pickford has become an integral part of the Everton team since his move from the Black Cats, appearing in 222 games for the Toffees and becoming England’s number-one goalkeeper, earning 50 caps for his country.
The new deal for Pickford comes when Everton is in a precarious position, sitting 16th in the Premier League table and just one point above the relegation zone. However, the club is looking to the future with new manager Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, and Pickford’s signing of a new contract is a massive boost for the Toffees.
Pickford said about the new deal:
“It’s massive to sign this new contract at such a special club for me. The support I’ve had from everyone at the club since I joined as a 22-year-old has been so important to my family and me. I’m happy here and so is my family. We love it at Everton.” The new contract will also see Pickford become one of the longest-serving players at Everton, potentially reaching ten years of service at the club. He added:
“This contract will take me to more than 10 years at Everton and I want to build a legacy here to put myself up there with the likes of Neville Southall to be one of the best ‘keepers to have played for Everton.”
Pickford’s new contract is a significant show of faith in the club’s future and will undoubtedly be a massive boost for Ancelotti as he looks to build a team capable of challenging for European places. The Italian manager will be hoping that Pickford can continue to inspire his team, and his leadership on the pitch will be crucial in helping Everton move up the table. The news of Pickford’s new contract will be a significant relief for Everton fans, who have been through some difficult times in recent years.