Everton’s Asmir Begovic has expressed his regret that he was unable to agree a new contract to remain at Goodison Park but insists he is departing on good terms because he understands the financial “realities” the club are facing.
The goalkeeper took to social media on June 4 to deliver what appeared to be a farewell message to Everton supporters and when the club published their retained and released list five days later, the Blues confirmed he had rejected a new deal they had offered him. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international’s two-year contract with Everton will officially end in a week’s time when he will become a free agent.
Funds are understood to be tight at Goodison Park with Financial Fair Play restrictions continuing to bite and Begovic told the ECHO: “The business side is part of the game – I totally get that. That’s the unfortunate part because if it was just down to the people and everything else it would be easier.
