Everton bag a hat-trick of contract deals

Gareth Barry, Leighton Baines and Mason Holgate all signed new deals

Midfielder Gareth Barry and defenders Leighton Baines and Mason Holgate have all signed new contracts with Everton.

Barry, 35, has extended his deal until June 2018, while 32-year-old Baines has committed to the club until June 2019.

?????? | Baines, Barry and @masonholgateee speak to evertontv about their contract extensions. #EFC pic.twitter.com/oOrHcF5xvd

— Everton (@Everton) December 16, 2016

Holgate, 20, who was handed his Premier League debut by manager Ronald Koeman on the first day of the season, has signed a five-year extension.

? | BREAKING: Gareth Barry, Leighton Baines and Mason Holgate all sign contract extensions at #EFC. https://t.co/apBbqRsBFg pic.twitter.com/F0Gwr4uHRt

— Everton (@Everton) December 16, 2016

Koeman said the experienced Barry and Baines were “leaders in our dressing room and on the pitch”.

? "I hope I’m always affiliated with #EFC. It’s a huge honour for me to play for the Club for as long as I have." – Leighton Baines. pic.twitter.com/cAbnWMsLut

— Everton (@Everton) December 16, 2016

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“For younger players, they are a little bit like teachers. They have that experience and young players need to listen to them for they will learn,” he added.

? | @RonaldKoeman on today's contract extension for @MasonHolgateee, tying him to #EFC until 2021. pic.twitter.com/Ebubq2Zk93

— Everton (@Everton) December 16, 2016

The Dutchman said Holgate is “one of the big talents” at the club.