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Coleman made just five league appearances for the Toffees last season as he struggled with various injuries Everton club captain Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension to take his stay at the club into a 17th season. The 36-year-old right-back has made 428 appearances for Toffees across all competitions, and his 369 Premier League appearances is the club record. "I love Everton so to continue playing for this special club means everything to me and my family, " said Republic of Ireland defender Coleman. "Like every one of our passionate fans, I've lived and breathed what has been a difficult past few years for the club and have put my heart and soul into doing all I can to help us get through it. " Coleman's previous deal was due to expire last week. Everton move to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium next season after leaving Goodison Park, their home for 133 years. "Thanks to the hard work of many people, we've been able to get into our magnificent new stadium and pave the way for a brighter future under ambitious new owners, which I want to be part of, " said Coleman "After a disappointing time with injuries last season, my focus will be on working hard, spending as much time on the pitch as possible, and helping Everton any way I can. " Coleman made just five league appearances during the 2024-25 campaign as he struggled with various injury issues and notably took interim charge of the side alongside Under-18s coach Leighton Baines after the sacking of Sean Dyche in January. Having been the man to sign Coleman for the club back in January 2009 for just £60, 000, Everton manager David Moyes hailed the veteran defender's influence on the dressing room during his two spells in charge. "His leadership, his professionalism and his humanity are second to none. He's helped carry the club through some difficult periods in the past few years and his influence in the dressing room has been key to that, " said Moyes. "He's had to deal with some really difficult injuries, too, but he has done that and still been able to help inspire inside the dressing room at the same time. "This could be a period of real change at the club and I want somebody who can help deliver the messages of what it means to be an Everton footballer. Seamus has always done that and I know he will continue to do so as we move into a new era. " 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 Austrian Grand Prix second practice: Norris fastest Substituted players to be interviewed during Premier League games Mercedes talking to Verstappen for 2026 - Russell Diane Morgan's heartfelt journey into her own past Munroe Bergdorf on finding love as a trans woman Jaw-dropping black comedy film starring Barry Keoghan The World War One origins of pioneering plastic surgery The British teenage trio creating Wimbledon history 'I love my fans, but also dread meeting them' - life as an autistic elite footballer Will Archer 2. 0 still be a £100m cheat code on England Test return? The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank? Every kit for Euro 2025 - pick your favourite The Commonwealth Games swimmer who might not see 40 Sir Gareth joins the greats as football's seventh knighted manager The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England Will 'sport's best dressed officials' be missed at Wimbledon? Euro 2025: How have England evolved? What are Wales' chances? England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test Video England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Who is the most iconic British & Irish Lion of all time? Which drivers are in danger of losing their seat for 2026? How Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender Fleetwood's stumble gives US Bradley-sized Ryder Cup headache Which young players could light up Euro 2025? What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.