The England international, who turned 23 last week, joined the Blues from hometown club Carlisle United in January 2020 and, following loan spells at Blackburn Rovers and PSV Eindhoven, has been a key part of the Toffees\u2019 defence for the past two seasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking to evertontv after putting pen to paper on a new long-term deal, Branthwaite said, \u201cI\u2019m over the moon. It's been something we've been talking about since the end of the season and to get it signed now is something I'm really excited about.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe trust the Club's put in me and how many games I've played over the past two seasons has made it quite an easy decision for me to stay and to keep progressing as a player.Branthwaite formed part of Everton\u2019s backline that has ended each of the past two Premier League campaigns with the fourth-best defensive record in England\u2019s top flight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He was voted the Club\u2019s Players\u2019 Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season following a breakthrough campaign for the Men\u2019s Senior Team in 2023\/24, and reclaimed the Young Player of the Season accolade last term with 89 per cent of the fan vote.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI know the Club. I feel loved by the players \u2013 we\u2019ve got a good group here \u2013 and the fans. Over the past few years, I\u2019ve seen the impact the fans have on us as a team and how much it means to them. And, obviously, with the new stadium we\u2019ve got here, the new ownership and the new manager, it's an exciting project and it's something I want to be part of.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He was voted the Club\u2019s Players\u2019 Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season following a breakthrough campaign for the Men\u2019s Senior Team in 2023\/24, and reclaimed the Young Player of the Season accolade last term with 89 per cent of the fan vote.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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