Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sends message after Michael Keane contract extension at Everton
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall loves the fact that Michael Keane has extended his contract at Everton.
The former Chelsea midfielder has been a key cog for David Moyes‘ side this season, but Keane has also played his part.
The defender has made 30 appearances with Jarrad Branthwaite injured for the majority of the campaign, and he has now been rewarded with a new deal.
Keane signed a one-year extension with the Blues, which will keep him at the club until 2027 at the very earliest.
Several Everton players have reacted to the announcement, with Dewsbury-Hall being the most prominent.
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What did Dewsbury-Hall say to Keane after Everton announcement?
Keane has committed his immediate future to Everton, and he is clearly a valued member of the squad based on the reactions.
He took to Instagram on 24 April, with a message for supporters, saying: “Proud to extend my stay at this special club for a 10th season. Thank you for all your support! Let’s finish the season strong and achieve our goals together.”
Dewsbury-Hall sent a message, saying: “Love it bro.”
Dwight McNeil also commented, saying: “Keanoooooo.”
James Tarkowski left a comment too, saying: “King Keg!”
The likes of Jack Grealish, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Beto, Vitalii Mykolenko and Jack Harrison liked the post.
What is Dewsbury-Hall’s situation at Everton?
Keane’s influence is clear to see as so many current and former players have reacted to the news, and Dewsbury-Hall’s comment proves his importance behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, Dewsbury-Hall signed a five-year contract with the Toffees when he joined from the Stamford Bridge side in a £28m deal.
His contract is expected to run until 2030, so he will be at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the foreseeable future, and he will want to taste success.
| Dewsbury-Hall stats this season | All competitions |
| Matches | 27 |
| Goals | 7 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Minutes played | 2,239 |
His comment on Keane’s post suggests that he has fully bought into the squad, and is happy to see his teammate stick around for next season.
He has proved to be a brilliant addition, in terms of his on-pitch ability and his off-pitch mentality, with seven goals and six assists in 27 matches.
He will hope that Moyes and Co can bring in some quality when the transfer market reopens as well as keeping their senior stars, and the Toffees can continue their push into the upper echelons of the top-flight.
If they are to do so, keeping the ex-Leicester man around is crucial, and resigning their best players will certainly not harm that.
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