Everton star Jordan Pickford signs new six-year deal at Goodison Park
Goalkeeper was reportedly chased by Chelsea over the summer after terrific World Cup — but the Toffees have now secured his long-term future
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JORDAN PICKFORD has signed a new six-year Everton contract.
The goalkeeper was linked with Chelsea over the summer following a terrific World Cup with England.
But he is now set to stay put at Goodison Park until 2024 after penning a lucrative deal on Wednesday.
Pickford moved to Everton a year ago from relegated Sunderland and has made 52 appearances so far.
He was named their Player of the Season last term and admits committing his future to the club was an easy choice.
Pickford told Everton's official website: "When I made the move last year I thought Everton would be a great club to come to and the right step in my career.
"Getting the opportunity to become England's No 1 was down to being at Everton, I believe, and being able to put in solid performances week in and week out.
"Coming to Everton, a massive club with a massive history and seeing how passionate and determined the fans are, it's inspired me to perform week in and week out and it's moved my career on, without question.
"I want to play as many games as I can for the club, that's my goal now.
"Hopefully, I can continue to progress, become a better goalkeeper each and every day and keep that England No 1 shirt as well. That's another aim.
"This is a great club for me and, hopefully, we can get the success for the fans to earn the right to be a legend at Everton one day, each and every one of us.
"I don't feel any pressure from the World Cup. I just want to become the best person as a goalkeeper I can be.
"My focus is on the team here and, as a team, we want to be pushing right up the table as high as we can be.
"There is a lot of strong competition out there but in the next year or two, if we can get into a final of a cup and perhaps win a trophy, that would be a great step forward.
"I am still learning but I hope I am giving the team something too."
