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Dominic Calvert-Lewin has announced that he will be leaving Everton after nine years.
The striker, who arrived at Goodison Park in August 2016, confirmed in a post on Instagram that he has made the “incredibly difficult decision” to leave the club.
Calvert-Lewin endured a tough 2024-45 campaign, scoring three goals in 26 league appearances and missing more than three months between January and May due to injury. The forward made 239 Premier League appearances for the Toffees, enjoying a breakout year in the 2019-20 season with 15 goals in all competitions.
Calvert-Lewin continued to thrive the following season with 21 goals in all competitions, but injury issues have since posed problems and the 28-year-old will leave Everton with his contract due to expire at the end of June.
“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,” said the Sheffield-born striker.
“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. Celebrating goals at Goodison Park, feeling that roar, is an experience I’ll carry with me forever.
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“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.
“I’m deeply proud of what we’ve shared, fighting for this club when it mattered most, scoring big goals in crucial moments, wearing the shirt with commitment and pride. My hope is that I leave with your respect, knowing I always sought to uphold the values of this great club.”
Meanwhile, Sunderland are working on a deal to sign Reinildo Mandava on a free transfer upon the expiration of his Atlético Madrid contract, as they prepare for life back in the Premier League. It is understood Sunderland have offered him a two-year deal worth £65,000 per week.
The 31-year-old left-back, who recently played in the Club World Cup for Atlético, has spent the past three-and-a-half years with the La Liga side but did not renew his contract beyond the conclusion of the tournament America. While in the Spanish capital, Reinildo was often the second choice left-back, making 74 league appearances during his time after joining in 2022 from Lille.
The Black Cats are making strides with their recruitment. On Saturday they agreed a club-record £30m fee for Habib Diarra from Strasbourg. The Senegal midfielder is expected to complete his medical next week and is seen as a coup for the Premier League newcomers, beating Milan and Leeds to his signature. Sassuolo’s French winger Armand Laurienté is also of interest to the club, who have also explored re-signing Jordan Henderson from Ajax.
Sunderland are also interested in Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka but is thought he has agreed a deal to join Saudi Arabian side Neom.
