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Ashley Young to leave Everton as a free agent

Everton defender Ashley Young will leave the club as a free agent in the offseason when his contract expires

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return to Everton Virginia is set to depart Everton at the end of the season, accoridng to his club.

Impact Virginia has reached the end of his time with Everton after quite a few seasons with the club, as he is leaving the club after the season. This will force the club into finding a new backup option, as he was their backup, and the club is also losing their third option in net. He will look to find a new club and remain in Europe to play.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Second clean sheet in a row Virginia kept a clean sheet and made five saves during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Virginia has started both legs against Crystal Palace and kept a clean sheet in both. While he faces a tall task to surpass Jordan Pickford for the starting job in the Premier League, Virginia seems to be a more than competent backup if called upon.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in FA Cup Virginia got the start and made three saves during Thursday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Virginia was handed a start and impressed mightily during Thursday's draw. He was the man of the match and will likely remain the first choice for cup competitions. Jordan Pickford is the unquestioned starter in net in the Premier League though.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extends deal with Everton Virginia has signed a two-year contract extension with Everton, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Virginia has featured just three times for Everton's senior team since joining the club from Arsenal in 2018, but he just kept four clean sheets and conceded 28 goals in 17 Eredivisie games while on-loan with Dutch side SC Cambuur last season. The 23-year-old has just signed on to continue as Everton's backup goalkeeper behind Jordan Pickford through the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Virginia made his mark against the 'best team in the world' Young Everton goalkeeper helped keep Manchester City out for 84 minutes before Pep Guardiola's side broke through late on

MARCH 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Concedes trio of goals Pickford made four saves while giving up three goals against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday.

Impact It was a disappointing performance for Pickford, as he allowed three or more goals for the eighth time this season. While the England keeper figures to remain the No. 1 option for the club next year, he could face pressure from Joao Virginia if his form slips.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE