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title: "Everton star signs bumper new five-year contract"
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author: "Ste Hoare"
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published: "2018-02-19T12:39:28Z"
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# Everton star signs bumper new five-year contract

Quite why Everton didn’t make an official announcement about Idrissa Gueye’s new contract is a mystery but, according to the FA, the Senegalese star did put pen-to-paper on a new deal back in October, one that sees him earning £75,000-a-week.

The 28-year-old has earned rave reviews since arriving at Aston Villa in August 2016 and his performances have earned him a new, improved contract.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2018/02/912761632.jpg)

When he first arrived from Villa Park, Gueye signed a four year contract, but his new five-year deal means he’s now under contract until 2022.

The Senegalese international, who is set to play in this summer’s World Cup, has been the subject of transfer speculation for a few months with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United apparently keen to sign him and if he has a good World Cup, interest is likely to increase.

Therefore, the news of this new contract will be received warmly by Everton fans.