Youngster signs new contract until 2020
Everton Football Club have announced that Brendan Galloway has signed a contract extension keeping him at Goodison Park until 2020.
The 19-year-old defender made his debut for the first-team earlier this year and has filled the boots of both Leighton Baines and Bryan Oviedo, who have both been absent through injury.
After a succession of top-notch displays for Everton, Galloway received a call-up to the England U-21s and he has now been further rewarded with a new lucrative contract at Goodison.
Since joining the club back in 2014, the left-back has made 18 senior appearances, and after signing his new long-term contract, he spoke to the club’s official website.
Statements
“I’m really happy to commit my future here,” he said.
“This is a club that has got so much young talent and is moving forward. It’s great to be able to commit to being a part of that.
“My family came up to watch me sign so it was nice to have them around. They have been with me all the way.”
Toffees manager Roberto Martinez also spoke to the club’s website and discussed the left-back’s new deal.
“Brendan arrived at the Football Club with a very clear development path in front of him but the reality is that he has surpassed that.
“Then he joined the first team environment and he has developed into an important player and a very good performer. At Everton we will always reward those who deserve it.
“This is another step forward. He is still a young man but one with a fantastic personality. This is a day for him to celebrate with his family, but also one for everyone connected with Everton to recognise a young man who has come through and done so well.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
