Joao Virginia has signed a new contract with Everton.
The 23-year-old has been rewarded with an extended deal as Everton explore goalkeeping options. He has spent recent seasons out on loan but Sean Dyche is contemplating using him as an understudy to Jordan Pickford for the upcoming campaign.
The departure of Asmir Begovic has left a senior squad position open and Virginia has the most first team experience of his rivals. He returned to Finch Farm for pre-season on Thursday having recovering from a minor injury suffered at the end of last season.