Dominic Calvert-Lewin has committed his long-term future to Everton by signing a new, improved five-year contract.
And manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted that the England U21 striker is the exciting future of the club, along with defender Mason Holgate, who also signed a long-term deal with the Blues this week.
The striker was offered a double your money agreement that will keep him at Goodison Park until until June 2025, after scoring eight goals in his past 10 Premier League games.
The 22-year-old is the Premier League’s top scorer since Ancelotti arrived at the club, and the Italian boss said of the striker and Holgate: “It’s important because when you have a young player with quality you can build a good future with them.
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“The fact that they are English I think is important for the club, for the structure because they know better the atmosphere here. But above all they are players with a lot of quality.”
Calvert-Lewin admitted that the chance to continue to develop under Ancelotti was powerful factor in his desire to stay long term at Everton , and he said: “This is a very proud day.
“And with a man like Carlo leading the ship it makes it easier for us to believe in the process.
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“We want to be in Europe and competing in the top competitions. It would mean that bit more to win trophies here because of the journey I have been on with Everton and Evertonians.
“It feels personal and that is how I like it. Personally, I want to get to that next level. I like to think I have shown I am ready to live up to the expectations of being Everton’s number nine.
“But I am well aware of how much I need to improve and how much better I can do.”
