"Seamus Coleman will end his distinguished 17-year career with Everton when his contract expires next month, but he has yet to decide whether his playing days are over. The Everton captain, famously signed for 60,000 from Sligo Rovers in January 2009, has been hampered by injuries in recent years and has announced that this season will be his last as a player with the club. Everton have offered the 37-year-old a coaching role from this summer but he is considering continuing with another club and with the Republic of Ireland."
"After more than 17 years at this great football club, I've decided this season will be my last as a player here, Coleman said. I want to thank the fans for their unbelievable support. You've helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I've always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first and you all mean the world to me. I live in the city I see you all daily and I've taken your love of the football club back into the dressing room to explain to the lads how much Everton means to the people."
"Obviously, after such a big decision, I want to have some time over the summer to focus on what's next for me and my family. My love for Everton is something you all know about and I've got a huge love for Ireland as well. The club have been unbelievable with me. They've offered me an opportunity to stay on at the football club. The manager and staff have been great, and I think with it being such an important decision over my future, I'm going to take a nice, long holiday and look back on what has been an amazing time as an Everton footballer."
"Coleman has made 433 appearances for Everton, including a club-record 372 in the Premier League. He will overtake the legendary William Ralph Dixie' Dean and Leon Osman into 10th place on the club's all-time appearance list should he feature in the final home game of the season against Sunderland on Sunday."
Seamus Coleman will end a 17-year Everton career when his contract expires next month, though he has not decided whether to stop playing. Everton captain Coleman, signed from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for £60,000, has been limited by injuries in recent years. He has announced this season will be his last as a player with Everton and has received an offer for a coaching role starting this summer. Coleman is considering whether to continue his playing career elsewhere and with the Republic of Ireland. He has made 433 appearances for Everton, including 372 Premier League matches, and could move into 10th on the club’s all-time appearance list with an appearance in the final home game against Sunderland. He plans time with his family to decide his next steps.
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