✍️ Everton youngster Reece Welch pens new deal, targets first team place | OneFootball

Everton defender Reece Welch has signed a new four-year deal, to keep him at Goodison Park until the end of the 2026 campaign.

The 19-year-old signed for Everton’s youth sector at the age of seven, and earned his first senior appearance back in March, when he came off the bench in a 2-0 win over Boreham Wood in the FA Cup.

“It’s amazing to sign this new contract,” Welch told evertontv. “I’ve been at this club since I was seven years old and seen so many players come through the Academy into the First Team and I’ve always wanted to be one of those. Now I’ve been in and around there, it inspires me to take the next step.

“I want to kick on in the First Team, look to make a few more appearances and show what I’m about. I want to wear this blue shirt in the Premier League and, long-term, help Everton to success.

“Everton fans want hard work, dedication and passion for the Club and if I can give that, hopefully I’ll be able to do a good job for Everton.”

Welch has made four appearances for the England U21 side since 2021 and has been training with the first team since making his first start during August’s Carabao Cup win at Fleetwood Town.