IDRISSA GUEYE has signed a new £75,000-a-week deal with Everton until the summer of 2022.
The Senegal midfielder, 28, has been rewarded with the £17million contract after establishing himself as one of the Toffees’ key men since joining from Aston Villa 18 months ago.
Signed by Ronald Koeman for £7.1million after Villa’s relegation, Gueye has continued to hold down a position in the side since Sam Allardyce became boss.
Gueye, who has scored three goals in 64 appearances for the Toffees, hailed the support from fans as key to his decision.
He said: “Everton is the right place for me and this is why I have signed my new deal.
“I love the fans here. They have been great to me. They made it easy for me to sign this contract.
“Of course, I spoke with my family and my agent, but the love of the fans was really important and this is a really good thing for me.
“I have enjoyed immensely my time so far at the club, I enjoy working with the manager, his staff and the players here and we are really determined to finish the season strongly.
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“We will keep working hard to build on our home record and try to get the same results or similar away from home, too. I believe in my team and I believe in this club.
“I am very happy to sign a new contract with Everton. It is great for me and for the club and I am very happy.”
Gueye was last season’s top Prem tackler with 135 and is second-placed this season with 86.
Allardyce added: “I’m really pleased that Idrissa has signed a new deal at the club. He’s been terrific since I’ve been here and it’s fantastic for the club.
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“I love his attitude, the way he enjoys his football, the dedication and focus with which he trains every day and always with a smile on his face.
“It’s great that he’s committed long-term to Everton and he will enjoy some of his best football here in the years ahead.”
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