One Everton fan has shed light on the intense value for money the club has enjoyed following the announcement that club captain Seamus Coleman has penned a one-year contract extension.
The 59-cap Ireland international is an indisputable loyalist of the club following his 2009 move from Sligo Rovers for just £63,000 [Transfermarkt].
He has since gone on to make 270 outings for the club and holds a strong presence on and off the pitch for the Toffees.
Despite being a natural right-back, Coleman has chipped in with invaluable offensive contributions in his career, scoring 26 goals and adding 31 assists in all competitions as a Toffee.
The club also shared footage of director of football Marcel Brands publicly hailing Coleman’s servitude at the club, announcing the new extension to the squad away at their pre-season camp in Florida.
Twitter: A nice moment during our pre-season camp in Florida.
Congrats, Seamus!
https://t.co/jS3dKHlOOd (@Everton)
Everton fan Alex Smith (@alexsmithefc) took to Twitter to demonstrate just how much of a bargain the ex-Sligo defender has been in terms of value for money, dividing his famous sixty-grand price tag. Between his appearances.
The fan revealed he has cost Everton little over £200 per appearance in relation to his initial fee.
Twitter: £200.67 is the cost of each Seamus Coleman Everton appearance based on his transfer fee.
#SixtyGrand (@alexsmithefc)
Amid reports heavily linking the Toffees with Netherlands international Denzel Dumfries, the club appear to be keen on strengthening at right-back as they eye Dumfries as the experienced full-back’s long-term successor.
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Smith’s Tweet goes a long way in underlining just how much of a hidden gem Coleman has been following his unearthing in 2009.
To have held such an integral role at Everton over the years is a fine testament to his ability, both on and off the pitch.
Upon penning new terms, his comments also revealed his important off-pitch role, serving as a mentor for younger players breaking through.
Keeping him at the club for a further year feels like a shrewd move for both sporting and non-sporting reasons.
