Defender Megan Finnigan has put pen to paper on a new Everton contract
The centre-back joined the club at the age of nine and looks set to further cement her status as the Blues’ longest-serving women’s player, with her new three-year deal keeping her at Everton until June 2026.
Finnigan has established herself as one of the mainstays of Brian Sorensen’s side, notching two goals in 14 appearances so far this term. And the 25-year-old is eager to continue her development at the club that helped her realise her dream of becoming a professional footballer.
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“I’m delighted,” she told evertontv. “I’ve been here for a very long time and this contract will extend that stay even further.
“Anyone who knows me knows how much I love this club. With the length of the contract I’ve signed, that tells me how much the Club values me and wants me, which is massive as a player.
“I’m so thankful I have been able to achieve my dream of being a footballer and for it to be at Everton.”
She added: “I want to be remembered as an Everton legend. If you look at past Everton players, legends who have played women’s football and have gone on to do amazing things in their career. A lot of them started out at Everton.
“I want to stay here as long as the Club values me and as long as I continue to develop as a player. For me, it was a no-brainer to sign this new deal.”
Reflecting on the decision to extend Finnigan's stay at Walton Hall Park, manager Brian Sorensen said: “We are really pleased to extend Megan’s contract.
“She is one of our homegrown players who knows exactly what it means to represent this great club. Megan has been excellent this season. She’s played a lot of games and she’s the type of player we want in our squad for our playing style.
“I’m delighted I can continue to work with her and play a part of improving her as a player even further.”
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