Under-21s Sign Goalkeeper Zach Lee

Everton Under-21s have completed the signing of goalkeeper Zach Lee on a one-year contract until the end of June 2027.

Lee has put pen-to-paper with the Toffees after initially coming in on trial towards the end of the 2025/26 season.

The 19-year-old has previously been on the books of Barrow and Wigan Athletic, and last season featured for Kendal Town.

Speaking to evertonfc.com, Lee was quick to praise his new teammates and coaches, and says this contract is the culmination of many years of hard work and effort from him and his family.

“I’ve not really got the words for it,” Lee said. “It's an unbelievable feeling and I'm absolutely over the moon to get it done.

"It's a proud moment for my whole family, especially my dad. We’ve all put a lot of sacrifices and work in."

Lee has been in training with the Under-21s at their pre-season camp in St Andrews, Scotland, and says he is settling in well with teammates and staff.

“It’s been really good at Everton," added Lee. "It's a great group with many great people.

“We’ve got some top coaches to work with, and the lads who I train with all get on. It’s just been brilliant and the keepers’ union is like a family.”