Anjishnu Roy 23/05/2025 2comments  |  Jump to last

Abdoulaye Doucoure is set to leave Everton this summer after receiving “better offers from elsewhere,” revealed manager David Moyes in his pre-match press conference. The Toffees will take on Newcastle United on the final matchday of the league season.

Everton, having bid goodbye to Goodison Park in an emotionally-charged encounter against Southampton, will travel to St James Park on Sunday.

Speaking to the media at Finch Farm, Moyes talked about Doucoure, whose departure from the club has already been confirmed as his contract runs out this summer.

"We wanted him to stay and made him an offer but he's had a better offer from elsewhere,” Moyes said.

"There are no hard feelings, I've known him from his Watford days and have picked him almost every game. He has been a great servant for the club."

The 32-year-old could make his final appearance for the Blues against Newcastle United on Sunday. He has played 165 matches for Everton after arriving from Watford in 2020 and has scored 21 goals so far.

Besides Doucoure, the club has also confirmed the departures of Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic, and Joao Virginia with their current contracts expiring. Moyes also added that there could be more departures and is expecting another update from the club on Monday.

 

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Nick Armitage
1 Posted 23/05/2025 at 15:30:24
We rarely got to see the player he was in spells at Watford because he was played as a 10, and he's really an 8.

Nice fella though, bought into Everton and understood the club, never stopped running and never hid.

Ultimately we need to move on and so does he. Good luck to him and thanks for that goal.

Mike Hayes
2 Posted 23/05/2025 at 19:10:42
Always be remembered for his work rate and those goals but he frustrated for most of the seasons. He and Harrison would raise a few eyes skyward when they were picked but 100% commitment from both just not enough end product. Like most Everton players it’s been square pegs in round holes - let’s hope this changes next season - don’t want to see Pickford as a false 9 🥳💙

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