Seamus Coleman already hints at Everton return as latest comments emerge
Seamus Coleman has already hinted at a return to Everton in the future.
The 37-year-old is set to depart when his contract expires in June, ending a 17-year association with the Blues.
David Moyes‘ side have offered him a coaching role, but he has chosen to extend his playing career rather than take that up.
Coleman was a key figure in the dressing room, with his experience and dependency being something for every player to look up to.
Everton fans would love to see him back, and it could be possible after his latest comments on his Hill Dickinson Stadium exit.
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What did Coleman say about Everton return?
Coleman has refused to close the door on Everton, but he suggested that he wants to experience something different.
The departing ace’s comments imply that he will be ready to serve the Toffees in some form in the next few years, once his career is done.
| Coleman’s stats for Everton | All-time |
| Matches | 435 |
| Goals | 28 |
| Assists | 29 |
| Yellow cards/Red cards | 40/2 |
| Minutes played | 33,844 |
In quotes reported by the Irish Mirror, he said: ”The club have been very good to me and my family.
“There are opportunities to go and learn on whatever the next stage of my career is.
“I don’t think me and Everton are finished, but it might be good for me to go and experience new things.”
What role could Coleman take up at Everton?
A coaching role makes perfect sense for Coleman down the line, as he has the required attributes to serve the side in a variety of places.
He has the leadership and the mentality that makes for an elite coach, and it would be highly beneficial if he could pass his knowledge of the game on.
The best place for his services is probably the academy at Finch Farm to instil what it means and takes to play for the Toffees into their youngsters and get them ready to step up to the first-team picture.
The Blues may need to make him a better option than the Football Association of Ireland as they may well want him to work for them in future.
Coleman’s connection to the Merseyside club is strong, but it may not be as strong as his love for his country.
Only time will tell, what direction the right-back chooses to go in, but clearly he still holds the L3 outfit in his heart and wants to come back one day and repay the Blues.
It will likely be a few years before he does return, if that is what he ultimately wants to do.
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