Seamus Coleman commits to another year with Everton

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has signed a new one-year contract with Everton.

There has been speculation that the 34-year-old, who joined Everton from Sligo Rovers in 2009, would leave Goodison Park when his current contract expired this summer, but the club put an offer on the table which the right-back has signed.

It means Coleman will line out for a 15th season with the Premier League club.

Coleman spent the end of last campaign in the treatment room, but will look to build on his 409 appearances for the Toffees.

The Donegal native needs to play three more times to become the club's all-time record appearance holder in the Premier League.

He told the club's official website: "Everyone knows how much Everton means to me which is why it is special to sign this new contract and continue to play for this great club.

"From the moment I joined more than 14 years ago, the support my family and I have had from our fans and everyone around the club has been amazing and I never take for granted just how fortunate I am to represent Everton. That has included the honour of wearing the captain's armband in recent years."

Boss Sean Dyche added: "We are all pleased Seamus has signed his new deal. I have hugely enjoyed working with him since becoming Everton manager.

"He is a top professional who helps to set high standards every day and makes it clear what it means to play for Everton.