greg . 2025-06-29 14:20:02

Dominic Calvert-Lewin confirms Everton departure after failing to agree agreement

Former England international Dominic Calvert-Lewin announced on Sunday that he will leave Everton on a free move after failing to agree a new agreement with the Toffees.

Calvert-Lewin, 28, said he was seeking a "new trial" after a nine-year spell on Merseyside.

The former Sheffield United forward was once the deputy to Harry Kane as England's number nine, netting four times in 11 appearances.

But his last inclusion in an England squad was as part of the squad that reached the final of Euro 2020.

He leaves as Everton's third-highest goalscorer in the Premier Competition with 71 goals in 273 appearances in every competitions.

However, his career has been blighted by a number of lengthy spells on the sidelines due to injury.

"After nine remarkable years at this club, I've made the incredibly difficult decision - united with my family - to begin a new chapter in my career," Calvert-Lewin said in a message posted on Instagram.

"The choice to move on was never simply over me - it was a decision my family and I spent a long time considering united.

"We believe it is the right moment to seek a new trial and continue growing, but that doesn't lessen the bond I'll always have with Everton.

"Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea are among the clubs to have previously been linked with a move for Calvert-Lewin.