Overview
- Coleman said on Wednesday that he is “not dead set” on his club future and will use a holiday and summer reflection to decide what comes next.
- The 37-year-old left Everton after 17 years when his contract expired, finishing with a club-record 374 appearances and an offered non-playing coaching role.
- Coleman will take part in Ireland’s friendlies against Qatar at the Aviva Stadium and against Canada in Montreal as his short-term focus.
- Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has made clear he values Coleman’s experience and that the chance to remain a regular with Ireland helped persuade Coleman to seek more playing time.
- Coleman says family and his physical condition will shape his choice and that options under consideration include continuing as a player, signing for a new club or stepping into coaching with an eye on Euro 2028.