Tom Davies will leave Everton when his current contract expires at the end of the month.
The midfielder has been at the club since the age of 11 but has decided to opt for a new challenge. While he still played a significant part in Sean Dyche’s matchday plans he struggled to maintain a place in the side and had spoken of his desire to play first team football.
Confirmation of his departure sparked touching words from Sue Gregory, the chief executive of Everton in the Community, who sought to make clear the charity’s gratitude for Davies’ work to support the organisation and its initiatives.