Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new, five-year contract at Everton in a major boost for Toffees boss David Moyes.
The England international had been linked with a summer move to Manchester United and Chelsea but has now committed his future to Everton until 2030.
The 23-year-old, who made his debut for the Three Lions in 2024, has developed into one of the best young central defenders in the Premier League and is relishing the chance to further his career on Merseyside.
Jarrad Branthwaite 2030. ✍️
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It was an easy decision to stay – Branthwaite
Carlisle-born Branthwaite told EvertonTV: “I’m over the moon. 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.
“I know the club. I feel loved by the players – we’ve got a good group here – and the fans. Over the past few years, I’ve seen the impact the fans have on us as a team and how much it means to them. And, obviously, with the new stadium we’ve got here, the new ownership and the new manager, it’s an exciting project and it’s something I want to be part of.”
Everton eased away from relegation trouble last season following Moyes’ return in place of Sean Dyche and with the club moving to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium for next season, Branthwaite is eagerly anticipating what the future holds.
He added: “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.
“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.
“The manager has been really good, not only for me but for the group. You saw the change in results, the change in mood since he came in. He drives the demands every day to be better.”
Branthwaite will play a huge role, says Moyes
Moyes, a centre-half himself during his playing days, said: “We’re delighted Jarrad has committed his future to us. 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 club.”
