da betcris： Costing a reported fee of just £60k back in 2009 whilst David Moyes was manager, Seamus Coleman may go down as one of the biggest bargains of the Premier League era, let alone in Everton’s recent history.
da brdice： The Republic of Ireland international has established himself as one of the most consistent performers in English football’s top-flight for a number of years, making 310 appearances for the Toffees.
He has scored 26 goals and provided a further 28 assists, but with him turning 32 later this year, his time at the top-level is no doubt dwindling.
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Even this season, he has been used a bit more sparingly, playing 21 games across all competitions, but only completing the full 90 minutes in three of Everton’s last ten Premier League games.
As such, Carlo Ancelotti’s side will no doubt be looking for someone to take over the mantle, particularly with Djibril Sidibe only at the club on loan. And that is exactly where Jonjoe Kenny comes in.
The 22-year-old is spending the season on loan in the Bundesliga with Schalke, and he has not disappointed whatsoever. He has played 25 times across all competitions, and manager, David Wagner (formerly of Huddersfield), has paid glowing tributes to the full-back.
“I can tell you what, he is already close to becoming a fan favourite here in our stadium. He is, for sure, one of the best signings which we have made this summer. I think it’s one of the best moves a young British player can make in Europe if he is not able to break through in his own team in the Premiership. To go to the Bundesliga, you have to be – and luckily Jonjoe is – very brave.”
Kenny’s talents were spotted long ago however, with Everton icon David Unsworth describing him as a “terrific talent” and someone who “looks at home in the Premier League” back in 2017.
With a campaign abroad under his belt, Kenny could return to Goodison Park this summer and stake his claim for being the perfect successor to Coleman. At only 22, he has the opportunity to be Everton’s right-back for the next decade to come, just like his predecessor.
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