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Jarrad Branthwaite's deal had been due to finish in 2027 Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new five-year deal with the club. The 23-year-old, who joined the Toffees from Carlisle United in January 2020, was the subject of two rejected bids from Manchester United last summer. He also attracted interest from a number of clubs this summer - including Chelsea and Tottenham. But Everton regard him as an important part of the club's plans as they move from Goodison Park to a new era at Hill Dickinson Stadium. "I'm over the moon, " said Branthwaite, whose contract had been due to end in 2027. "It's been something we've been talking about since the end of the season and to get it signed now is something I'm really excited about. "The trust the club's put in me and how many games I've played over the past two seasons has made it quite an easy decision for me to stay and to keep progressing as a player. " Branthwaite says Everton 'ambition was a huge thing' - have your say on deal Branthwaite made his first-team debut for Everton under former manager Carlo Ancelotti in July 2020. He has made 75 Premier League appearances, including 69 starts, for the club and has played 86 times for the Blues in all competitions. Branthwaite helped Everton finish 13th in the top flight last season, with the side's form improving after the club replaced manager Sean Dyche with David Moyes. "I've been at Everton for five and a half years now and I've seen the change the club's had over the past six months, " he said. "It's very exciting for us as a team, as players, to have that going on in the background and obviously to be starting the new season at the new stadium. "The ambition was a huge thing. "The way the manager wants us to go as a team and what he wants us to do for next season and where he wants us to challenge for has had a big impact on the decision. I think you saw towards the end of last season as a team what we can do. " Branthwaite's spell at Everton has included spells on loan at Blackburn Rovers and Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, where he won the Dutch Cup in 2022-23. "We're delighted Jarrad has committed his future to us, " said Moyes. "He is still only 23 and his best years are hopefully still ahead of him. "We believe he can have a huge role to play in an exciting new era at the football club. " Latest Everton news, analysis and fan views Get Everton news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Woakes strikes early for England in second India Test Van der Merwe powers over as Lions fight back to lead Queensland Reds Don't call him Oliver - the British qualifier aiming to stun Alcaraz A sinister drama inspired by a complex criminal case Maisie and Suzi's guide to the 2025 Women's Euros Zara Mc Dermott's investigation into modern stalking The inside story of the CIA continues Don't call him Oliver - the British qualifier aiming to stun Alcaraz Like Nadal, why does 'leftie' Draper have an advantage? Video Like Nadal, why does 'leftie' Draper have an advantage? 'England face questions after bump back down to earth' Why is Alcaraz not world number one? Video Why is Alcaraz not world number one? Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace Sweltering Switzerland - how hot is Euro 2025 going to be? Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen? Al-Hilal 'climb Everest' - but 'worrying signs' for Man City Meet the only English manager at the Euros 'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon. Video'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon 'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am' 'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling What are main questions facing England before Euros? A family affair as Poulter and son battle to qualify for Open Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage? Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions. Video Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank? The Commonwealth Games swimmer who might not see 40 The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.