Key Highlights
- But today, Everton fans who were desepate for him to stay can breathe a collective sigh of relief. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEverton have finally confirmed that the 24-year-old midfielder has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract, effectively ending the speculation and securing one of the club's most valuable assets for his peak years. Since arriving from Manchester United, Garner has evolved from a "promising youngster" into the engine room of the side.
- Whether deployed in his preferred central role or asked to do a shift as right-back, his delivery and work rate have made him an indispensable member of Moyes's first-choice squad. The "wrangling" mentioned in recent reports likely boiled down to the usual modern football chess match: wage structures versus interest from higher up the table.
- By securing his signature now, Everton haven’t just kept a player; they’ve protected his market value and sent a signal of intent. Garner isn't a "flash" player.
- He won't always grab the headlines with 30-yard screamers, but his intelligence on the ball and his set-piece delivery are the marginal gains that keep Everton competitive.
- In a period where the club has often been criticized for poor recruitment and letting talent slip away, this feels like an important bit of business that the club has finally got over the line. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter putting pen to paper on a new deal, Garner told evertontv: "I'm really excited to commit my future to Everton."I'm very grateful for all the support and all the love I've had over the past three-and-a-half years, but it's just the start."I've seen the progress we've made recently.