Everton quartet to depart when contracts expire this summer, club confirm | OneFootball

Karoline Olesen, Rikke Madsen, Maren Mjelde and Lauren Thomas will depart Everton when their contracts expire this summer, the club confirmed in a press release on Friday evening.

“All four have contributed to our progress this season,” head coach Brian Sorensen said, “and leave with the best wishes of everyone at Everton.”

Olesen has spent two seasons on Merseyside after joining the Toffees in August 2023, making 21 appearances this season.

Madsen arrived during the following transfer window, swapping North Carolina Courage for Everton in January 2024. The forward spent a prolonged period on the sidelines due to pregnancy, but returned to match action in March 2025 as the Blues saw off Crystal Palace.

After a brief stint in her native Norway, Mjelde returned to the WSL in January to provide injury cover for Megan Finnegan. The 35-year-old, who previously spent eight years at Chelsea, scored against Aston Villa in March.

Thomas was signed on a short-term contract at the start of the 2024/25 season and made three appearances in the Subway Women’s League Cup, and played once in the WSL.

Sorensen added: “I would like to thank all four players for their service throughout their time at Everton. Karo, Ri, Maren and Tommo all immersed themselves into the culture at the Club and were popular members of the squad.”