Andy Lonergan has signed a new contract with Everton ahead of the Blues flying out to the USA. The goalkeeper was signed by Rafael Benitez last summer but was one of the two out-of-contract players considering new deals when Everton published their full retained and released list last month.
Jonjoe Kenny had already decided to quit Goodison Park but Lonergan and defender Lewis Gibson’s futures remained in the balance. However, Lonergan, who was pictured playing in Saturday’s training game at Finch Farm, has now put pen to paper on a new one-year deal and is expected to reprise his role as Frank Lampard’s third choice behind England number one Jordan Pickford and Asmir Begovic – who the club took up their option on a second year for – after Joao Virginia and Harry Tyrer were loaned out to Dutch club SC Cambuur and National League North side Chester respectively on Friday.
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