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Cape Town - Phil Jagielka has signed a new one-year extension with Everton that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2019.
The Toffees captain, who first joined the Goodison Park side in
2007, has now played almost 300 times since his switch from Sheffield
United, and is excited for what lies ahead for the ambitious side this
season and beyond.
The experienced centre-back, who has 40 England national team caps,
explain how easy it was for him to commit to the club for another year,
especially considering the signings manager that Ronald Koeman has
made.
The 34-year-old told the club's official website: "I came back for
pre-season and tried to get my fitness levels as high as possible, ready
to compete for a place.
“It is always nice to have the potential of an extra year with the Club - and it did not take too long for me to decide to sign.
“I was delighted to do so and I am looking forward to the journey over the next two years.
“It has been a fantastic time here but, hopefully, we will create
some more special memories in the next two years and I can look back on
my time at Everton with a smile on my face.”
He added: "The Club is moving forward. I do not think the transfer
business is finished but it is good that we have got people in nice and
early.
“For the Chairman to offer me the extra year - hopefully I can play
my role, whatever that might be. First and foremost, I want to get
myself in that team and do my bit on the pitch.
“Realistically, winning a trophy is an aim this season, next season… and into the future. We want to be competing for things."
Everton, who play the second-leg of their Europa League third
qualifying round tie with MFK Ruzomberok on Thursday, holding a one-goal
advantage, have already signed Jordan Pickford, Michael Keane, Cuco
Martina, Davy Klaassen, Wayne Rooney and Sandro Ramirez.
