Everton are set for major changes this summer, and moving from Goodison Park will be the most significant of them all.
The Toffees beat Southampton 2-0 in their final ever Premier League game at the iconic ground ahead of their move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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As Everton prepare for the move, several players will be left behind with David Moyes ready for changes.
Abdoulaye Doucoure is one who could go, with the midfielder out of contract this summer, and despite being popular in the dressing room, he is yet to agree a new deal.
Everton won their final game at Goodison Park (Credit: Imago)
Jordan Pickford bids farewell to Goodison Park
Jordan Pickford has been one of Everton’s best players yet again this season, and is now an iconic figure at the Blues, having regularly started since his arrival in 2017.
Pickford has plenty of reason to be emotionally attached to Goodison Park, and the farewell game saw him keep another clean sheet in what has been an impressive campaign.
The England goalkeeper has taken to Instagram to express his gratitude to the Old Lady, following his final appearance there.
“All the years and all the history,” he wrote.
“One last time, Goodison Park. What a place it’s been for us, Toffees. Mega moments and memories that will last me a lifetime, thank you every one of you that has supported us, it’s taken us to places I could’ve never imagined.”
Doucoure commented on the post, replying “Bosh.”
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Doucoure could be one of several key Everton exits
As it stands, Everton are set to lose eight players when their contracts expire this summer, but a few, such as Idrissa Gana Gueye, could sign new deals.
Everton have already confirmed that Joao Virginia, Asmir Begovic and Ashley Young will leave when their deals end, meaning that for Doucoure and others, staying is still possible.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is another who is out of contract, but it remains to be seen whether Everton will want to keep him after a difficult season.
Doucoure has expressed a desire to stay, but Everton fans may wish to move on to younger options in his position, with the 32-year-old’s inconsistent performances becoming an issue.
Moyes will hope to rebuild the squad he inherited earlier this season, and clearing out several ageing players is a good way to start.
