Abdoulaye Doucoure has committed his long-term future to Everton.
Doucoure penned a one-year extension in the final week of last season, just days before scoring the goal that preserved the club’s Premier League status.
The Mali international has continued to excel for Sean Dyche’s side this term and been rewarded with a fresh contract which will run until June 2025.
And Doucoure admits that he was keen to extend his stay at Goodison Park.
He said: “It was a very easy decision to make.
“I love all the people around the club and all the fans who have shown me so much love in the past couple of months.
“My wish was to stay here and continue to enjoy my time with Everton.
“It means a lot to stay here. I always fight for this club and I’ve always been in love with this club. I’ve always wanted to stay at Everton.
“The fans’ support has been incredible and I can’t thank them enough for all the support they give me.
“I want to keep playing, I want to keep learning and I want to keep fighting for the badge and for the club.”
Dyche added: “I have long been an admirer of Doucs’ qualities and, from the moment I became Everton manager, I was keen to get him into our team and for him to show what he can do.
“He repaid that decision with some excellent performances and crucial goals, not least the winner on the final day of last season which sealed our objective for that campaign to stay in the Premier League.
“Doucs has continued to impress this season and we are confident he will remain an integral part of our squad going forward.”