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Declan Carr

Sun 12 April 2026 19:10, UK

David Moyes‘ post-Brentford admission does little to swell the confusion surrounding Seamus Coleman’s future at Everton.

The Irish right-back’s contract is set to expire in the summer of 2026, and there have been no signs of an extension being on the table.

However, many have suggested that a move into coaching could be on the cards for the player regarded as the best bargain in Blues history.

Moyes seemed to deny that but also confirm it in his pre-conference after the dramatic 2-2 draw on 11 April.

Everton fans would surely love Coleman to stick around, whatever the capacity, but it may not be that clear-cut.

What did Moyes say about Coleman’s Everton future?

Coleman is out of contract at Everton at the end of the season, and Moyes was asked about his situation after the game.

However, his answer left more confusion than answers, after he seemingly ruled out a move into coaching but also listed what roles he could step into.

He said: “It’s stuff for another day, really, but Seamus is actually not mad on the coaching at the moment.

“Now that might change, sometimes when you’re a player you don’t really (know), but he’s made contributions, I certainly believe he’ll be able to be a big part of Everton going forward, in a role which we’ll try and find which we think will suit his character and personality.

“Even if it was involved in being around the younger players at the club, near enough to keep standards high. Because he’s someone who demands high standards from all the senior players, whether it be on or off the pitch.

“He’s someone who’s done a brilliant job over recent seasons, especially.”

Why Coleman moving into coaching makes sense

Coleman would be a perfect coach for the Toffees, especially at the academy level, teaching the Blues’ youngsters about the pitfalls of the senior game.

He knows what it means to play for Everton, after his 17-year career with the L3 club, and can instil the discipline and bravery that he has shown throughout his career into the brightest prospects.

It sounds as though he wants another season as a player before he considers hanging up the boots for good and that would not be a surprise, given this campaign has been hampered by constant injury.

However, whether the Blues could afford to have the 37-year-old as a member of the squad, with the potential lack of availability, while they could be battling in Europe, is uncertain.

That would make sense, as he is understood to not have his coaching badges yet, so he could study for them when he is not part of the team and then go into some kind of role once he has them under his belt.

For now, questions will continue to be asked, as Moyes did very little to provide clarification on what the future holds for the former Sligo Rovers man.

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