Everton to complete Jordan Pickford paperwork within days for new contract – Sky Sports journalist
Jordan Pickford is close to agreeing on a new contract at Everton, with paperwork expected to be signed within the next week, according to Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett.
Reports in the Liverpool Echo [22 February] suggested the England international is close to signing a new deal, with the finer details now being sorted and barring any late hitches, he could well sign the new contract this week [The Athletic, 22 February].
The Toffees star man’s initial contract was expected to run out in 18 months’ time, but Dorsett has confirmed paperwork is expected to be signed within the coming days.
Taking to his personal Twitter account [22 February], the Sky journalist tweeted: “Jordan Pickford close to agreeing new contract at Everton – paperwork expected to be signed within the next week.
“Deal is a real show of faith from Pickford and a big boost to [Sean] Dyche, with Everton still only a point outside the relegation places. Current deal expires summer 2024.”
Huge news
This is such huge news for Dyche and Toffees faithful as they’ve managed to tie down arguably their biggest star amidst all the mess and uncertainty currently surrounding the club.
The Toffees were expecting to field a huge number of calls this summer with many of Europe’s top clubs all searching for goalkeeping number ones.
With the 50-time England international with just 18 months left to run on his deal, a departure could have well been on the cards.
The 28-year-old has been a pivotal and consistent component for both club and country over the last few years, and it will have been incredibly difficult for the Toffees to replace his untold quality.
Dyche can now go about his job rest assured that he and the club have managed to tie down arguably their biggest star – it’s a huge step forward.