Overview
- The new one-year deal announced Thursday keeps the 33-year-old at Everton through the 2026–27 season.
- Manager David Moyes praised Keane as an experienced, respected presence who has delivered consistent performances.
- With Branthwaite out again with a hamstring problem, Keane is likely to partner James Tarkowski in central defense.
- Keane has played 30 games this season in all competitions and scored three times from centre-back.
- The extension caps a turnaround after last year’s near exit, when Everton even held advanced talks for Brighton’s Adam Webster.