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
“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.
