Evertonians woke up this morning greeted by the welcome news of defender Joleon Lescott signing a brand spanking new 5 year deal.
The 25-year-old English International adds to the list of key players including Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta to pledge their future to Everton, signing a deal which will keep him at Goodison Park until at least 2012.
Manager David Moyes: "This is really terrific news for everyone connected with the club,"
"This continues our policy of securing - on long term deals - those players who not only represent Everton's present but also its future. Since joining us Joleon has more than proved his worth and the fact he is not only happy at Goodison Park but also willing to commit his future to Everton shows that we are most definitely moving in the right direction."
Chairman Bill Kenwright: "We have worked really hard over the past 12 months or so to secure the futures of our brightest and most gifted young players - men like Joleon, Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta, Andy Johnson, Leon Osman and Tony Hibbert.
"Joleon is absolutely delighted to haver agreed this new deal. I am delighted for him and also for our supporters who have really taken him to their hearts since his arrival from Wolves."
The 25-year-old English International adds to the list of key players including Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta to pledge their future to Everton, signing a deal which will keep him at Goodison Park until at least 2012.
Manager David Moyes: "This is really terrific news for everyone connected with the club,"
"This continues our policy of securing - on long term deals - those players who not only represent Everton's present but also its future. Since joining us Joleon has more than proved his worth and the fact he is not only happy at Goodison Park but also willing to commit his future to Everton shows that we are most definitely moving in the right direction."
Chairman Bill Kenwright: "We have worked really hard over the past 12 months or so to secure the futures of our brightest and most gifted young players - men like Joleon, Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta, Andy Johnson, Leon Osman and Tony Hibbert.
"Joleon is absolutely delighted to haver agreed this new deal. I am delighted for him and also for our supporters who have really taken him to their hearts since his arrival from Wolves."
