Everton to seal record-breaking deal with former Man Utd star
Ashley Young has reportedly told Everton he will accept their offer of a one-year contract extension as he looks to break a club record.
The former England international has enjoyed a glittering career, starting at Watford, and then starring for Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Inter Milan
It seemed he would bring his stellar stay in football to a close when he helped Inter win Serie A in 2021 but the Stevenage-born player was not done with the sport.
Shortly before his 36th birthday, Young re-signed with Villa in 2021 and went onto play 57 times before joining Everton last summer.
On occasion, the full-back has looked his age playing for the Toffees as more mobile and youthful wingers have got the better of him.
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However, over time, he has earned the trust of the club and their fans as Everton comfortably staved off relegation to the Championship, despite being deducted a total of eight points for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
After signing a one-year deal with Sean Dyche’s men last summer, the 38-year-old is close to being a free agent once more as his contract expires at the end of June.
The veteran said contract talks are ongoing with the Merseyside outfit and that is was just a matter of time before a deal was struck.
New deal beckons for Young
He told talkSPORT last week: “My contract runs out at the end of June, but I’ve spoken to the manager and we had a quick conversation about staying for another season. It’s just now down to sorting out the final details to sort out for the next season.”
“When asked if he wanted to stay for another season, he replied: “Yeah I do. I’d love to play as long as possible, whether that’s going to be a one-year deal or two-year deal.
