Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a brand new five-year cope with the membership.
The 23-year-old, who joined the Toffees from Carlisle United in January 2020, was the topic of two rejected bids from Manchester United final summer time.
He additionally attracted curiosity from quite a lot of golf equipment this summer time – together with Chelsea and Tottenham.
However Everton regard him as an essential a part of the membership’s plans as they transfer into a brand new period at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
“I am over the moon,” stated Branthwaite. “It has been one thing we have been speaking about because the finish of the season and to get it signed now could be one thing I am actually enthusiastic about.
“The belief the membership’s put in me and what number of video games I’ve performed over the previous two seasons has made it fairly a simple determination for me to remain and to maintain progressing as a participant.”