Doucoure on New Contract: “It was a Very Easy Decision to Make”

Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure said signing a new contract was a very easy decision to make, owing to the love he has for the people around the club and the fans’ love.

The midfielder’s new contract will see him stay at the Merseyside club until June 2025, which will take his time spent at the Club to 5, after he joined in September 2020.

Speaking to evertontv, Doucoure said: “I love Everton and I’m very happy to extend my stay here and look forward with the Club.

“It was a very easy decision to make. I love all the people around the Club and all the fans who have shown me so much love in the past couple of months. My wish was to stay here and continue to enjoy my time with Everton.

“It means a lot to stay here. I always fight for this club and I’ve always been in love with this club. I’ve always wanted to stay at Everton.

“The fans’ support has been incredible and I can’t thank them enough for all the support they give me.

“I want to keep playing, I want to keep learning and I want to keep fighting for the badge and for the Club.”

Everton manager Dyche said: “I have long been an admirer of Doucs’ qualities and, from the moment I became Everton manager, I was keen to get him into our team and for him to show what he can do.

“He repaid that decision with some excellent performances and crucial goals, not least the winner on the final day of last season which sealed our objective for that campaign to stay in the Premier League.

“Doucs has continued to impress this season and we are confident he will remain an integral part of our squad going forward.”

Since joining Everton back in 2020, Abdoulaye Doucoure has made 108 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring 13 goals.