Senegal icon Idrissa Gueye delighted to stay at Everton, vows to help club return to Europe

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye says he is thrilled to have extended his stay at Goodison Park, describing the club as a place that feels like home.

The veteran Senegal international has signed a new one-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2026, with an option for a further year.

Gueye, 35, has been instrumental for Everton since rejoining from Paris Saint-Germain in 2022, helping the team secure a 13th-place Premier League finish last season.

The Toffees exercised a one-year option in his previous deal last summer, and after new negotiations, the midfielder has now committed to an extended term.

Speaking to evertonfc.com, Gueye expressed deep affection for the club and its supporters.

“It always has done. Honestly, it’s hard to explain to someone who doesn’t know this club,” he said.

“From very early on I enjoyed nice moments with the supporters, the players and staff here. I just feel at home.”

He added that his decision to stay was immediate when presented with a new offer.

“Everton means a lot for me. I had the opportunity to extend my contract in the summer and I didn’t hesitate. I was delighted to stay here.”

Gueye, who began his Premier League career with Aston Villa in 2015 before joining Everton a year later, remains driven to help the club achieve its long-term ambitions.

“I said it when I came back here that the goal was to get the club back up to where we feel it belongs – playing in Europe, fighting towards the top of the league,” he said.

“We haven’t reached that goal yet, so we keep going – we keep working.”

A consistent performer under David Moyes last season, Gueye started 35 of Everton’s 38 league matches, operating at the base of midfield where his energy and tactical awareness proved vital in stabilising the team’s performances.