Ashley Young has signed a new one-year extension with Everton.
The veteran utility man became the club’s oldest-ever debutant at 38 years and 34 days last season after arriving from Aston Villa on a free transfer.
Young was offered fresh terms after making 34 appearances for Sean Dyche’s side in all competitions, occupying a variety of wide roles.
He becomes the second Blues’ player to extend their stay following captain Seamus Coleman’s decision to pen another 12-month contract this month.
“It was a no-brainer for me to sign again,” said Young.
“I spoke to the manager before the end of the season. He asked me what I wanted to do, if I wanted to stay, and straight away I said yes because I loved my time here. Kevin [Thelwell] was the same.
“The size of the club, the staff, the players and, of course, the fans, who have been excellent.
“I loved my time here last season. We had ups and downs but I can see how big the club is and where the club wants to get to. I want to be a part of that.
“I’d put it up there with the best dressing rooms I’ve been in, with the best team spirit. There’s a bond there.
“You feel that from the minute you walk in in the mornings to the time you leave. You feel that when you go to Goodison Park and when you’re with the fans.
“There’s a proper connection. I looked at that week [in April] and you heard how loud the fans are all the time. It was just something incredible. It was fantastic to be involved in.
“The way the club and the players took me in straight away from day one – I’ve just loved my time here.
“I’d already said about two months into the season that if there was an opportunity to stay for longer then I definitely would because it’s a tremendous place to be.”