Dominic Calvert-Lewin has confirmed he will leave Everton when his contract expires next week, after nine years with the club.
Calvert-Lewin’s deal expires on Monday and the forward has decided to seek a new challenge. The 28-year-old joined the Toffees from Sheffield United for a fee of £1.5m and has made 273 appearances for the club over nine season, scoring 71 goals.
During his time on Merseyside, Calvert-Lewin broke into the England side and has scored four goals in 11 caps for the national team. However, recent seasons have been blighted by injury problems and he was last capped for the Three Lions in July 2021.
The forward has decided to call time on his Everton career, calling it an ‘incredibly difficult decision’. In a statement, Calvert-Lewin said it was the right time for a ‘new chapter’.
“To Everton Football Club and the Evertonians,” he wrote.
“After nine remarkable years at this club, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision, together with my family, to begin a new chapter in my career.
“This isn’t something I chose lightly. Everton has been my home since I was 19 years old. It’s the place that saw potential in me, challenged me to grow, and shaped me both as a footballer and as a man.
“Whether times were good or tough, your unwavering support never faltered. Celebrating goals at Goodison Park, feeling that roar, is an experience I’ll carry with me forever.
“This choice to move on was not simply about me, it was a decision my family and I spent a long time considering together.
“We believe it’s the right moment to seek a new challenge and continue growing, but that doesn’t lessen the bond I’ll always have with Everton.
“I’m deeply proud of what we’ve shared, fighting for this club when it mattered most, scoring big goals in crucial moments, wearing the shirt with commitment and pride.
“My hope is that I leave with your respect, knowing I always sought to uphold the values of this great club.”
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