Young Defender Signs New Two-Year Everton Contract

Everton defender Eli Campbell has signed a new contract, penning a two-year deal with the Club until the end of June 2027.

Campbell, a centre-half who can also play on the left side of defence, has been with the Blues since the age of 13 and signed his first professional contract in the summer of 2022.

The 20-year-old, who has won six youth international caps with England, spent a character-building season on loan at Scottish Premiership side Ross County last term, making 32 appearances in total and scoring his first goal in senior football.

That followed a loan spell at League One side Fleetwood Town at the back end of the 2023/24 campaign, where Campbell made 12 appearances.

Speaking to evertonfc.com, Campbell says he has taken a lot from those experiences on loan as he returns to Finch Farm for pre-season.

“I’m delighted to extend my stay,” said Campbell.

“I’ve been here for seven years now, so to get a new deal and have the chance to kick on is something I’m really grateful for. I’m really happy I’m staying at Everton.

“Last season at Ross Count was challenging, difficult at times due to the relegation battle, but I’m a better player now because of it.

“I learned a lot of things I needed to while being up there.

"I’ve spoken to [Under-21s Head Coach] Paul Tait and he said he’s seen my development and how I’ve grown, both in-game and in terms of my physical stature.

"The aim now is just to keep developing as a player. I’m here as an Everton player, I want to kick on here and be involved as a first-team player.

"But if I need to go out on loan and develop my game further, I’m more than happy to do that."