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English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has announced his departure from Premier League club Everton, ending nine years with the Toffees. The 28-year-old confirmed on Sunday that he will leave as a free agent when his contract expires at the end of this month. Calvert-Lewin, who joined the Merseyside outfit in 2016, shared the news on Instagram after failing to agree on a new deal. During his time at the club, he scored 71 goals in 273 appearances.
Confirming his exit, Calvert-Lewin wrote a note on Instagram, the excerpts of it read, "To Everton Football Club and the Evertonians, After nine remarkable years at this club, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision-together with my family-to begin a new chapter in my career. This isn’t something I chose lightly. Everton has been my home since I was 19 years old. It’s the place that saw potential in me, challenged me to grow, and shaped me both as a footballer and as a man."
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, after confirming his exit, mentioned that his decision wasn't his alone, but his family's too. "This choice to move on was not simply about me-it was a decision my family and I spent a long time considering together. We believe it’s the right moment to seek a new challenge and continue growing, but that doesn’t lessen the bond I’ll always have with Everton," he said.
What's next for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in club football?
The English striker has multiple club options to choose from, but as per early reports, he could be a part of either Newcastle United, Leeds United, or West Ham United. It was last summer when Newcastle United showed interest in signing Calvert-Lewin as part of a series of PSR-driven transfer moves. However, a deal didn’t materialize due to Everton’s high valuation. With the striker now available on a free transfer, they are likely to revisit their interest.
Leeds United, newly promoted after winning the Championship under Daniel Farke, also need to strengthen their squad, given the widening gap between the top two tiers, especially since the last six promoted clubs were immediately relegated from the Premier League. Meanwhile, West Ham United’s track record with strikers has been poor, which might make some fans uneasy about bringing in Calvert-Lewin, who has had his share of injuries. Last season’s big signing, Niclas Fullkrug, made only six league starts, and loan addition Evan Ferguson struggled to get much time on the pitch.
