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title: "Everton could extend Gylfi Sigurdsson’s contract"
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author: "Alex Jones"
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published: "2021-01-05T16:30:00Z"
modified: "2021-01-05T16:30:00Z"
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# Everton could extend Gylfi Sigurdsson’s contract

Everton are reportedly set to offer [Gylfi Sigurdsson](https://readeverton.com/2020/12/24/everton-fans-slam-gylfi-sigurdsson-performance-man-utd/) a new contract to extend his stay at Goodison Park, according to the [Daily Mail.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9105547/Gylfi-Sigurdsson-line-new-deal-Everton.html)

The former Swansea and Tottenham playmaker, who joined for an eye-watering [£40m in 2017](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9105547/Gylfi-Sigurdsson-line-new-deal-Everton.html), looked to be increasingly out of favour on Merseyside.

After some impressive early displays from summer signing James Rodriguez, competition [looked too fierce at one point](https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/fantasy-football/468107/james-rodriguez-form-everton/) for Sigurdsson to overcome, but the Icelandic veteran has played his way back into Carlo Ancelotti’s plans.

Deputising for the Colombian during a spell out with injury, the 31-year-old has stepped up to his playmaking mantle and has been instrumental in recent victories. Hailed by ex-England defender Danny Mills as ‘[absolutely huge](https://www.footballinsider247.com/absolutely-huge-exclusive-mills-reacts-as-everton-plot-blockbuster-new-contract/)’ due to his superb ball control and playmaking abilities, Sigurdsson scored [match-winning goals against Sheffield United and Chelsea](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gylfi-sigurdsson/leistungsdaten/spieler/90466) in recent weeks.

He appears to be loving life under Ancelotti, having praised the Italian previously in comments featured in the [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gylfi-sigurdsson-carlo-ancelotti-everton-19537688), saying: “Man-to-man, he’s fantastic, dealing with different kinds of situations. He is very calm, probably because he has seen it all before and knows exactly what to do. He’s just a great person to be around.”

The Iceland playmaker has scored 26 goals and provided 19 assists in 131 games for the Toffees ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gylfi-sigurdsson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/90466/verein/29)).

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At 31 years of age, some may superficially question the importance of extending the stay of an ageing player who [has had his critics](https://readeverton.com/2020/12/24/everton-fans-slam-gylfi-sigurdsson-performance-man-utd/). However, Everton lack [any out-and-out creative midfielders](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/everton-fc/leistungsdaten/verein/29/reldata/%262020/plus/1) beyond Sigurdsson and Rodriguez.

In terms of offensively-minded options, extending the Icelander’s stay would be a lot cheaper than buying in extra playmakers. In that sense, a new deal may be a Marcel Brands masterclass, so long as wage and fee demands are not exorbitant.