Premier League - Neville signs new Everton deal

Eurosport - Fri, 25 Jul 22:12:00 2008

Everton captain Phil Neville has signalled his intention to see out his career at Goodison Park by signing a new four-year contract.

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The 31-year-old has tied himself to the club until 2012 after extending his existing deal, which had two years left to run.

"Loyalty is a big thing in my life and this is the only club that I want to play for. It's a great club and I want to finish my career here," Neville said.

The former England international joined Everton from Manchester United in 2005 and has impressed with his versatility and leadership, and took over the captaincy from David Weir in January 2007.

Neville said he had enjoyed a smooth negotiation process, and took aim at the increasing number of players - including former England team-mate Frank Lampard - involved in long-running transfer wrangles.

"At the end of last season I spoke to the manager, while my father, who looks after my dealings, spoke to the chairman and it was quite easy," he said.

"When you've got two parties who want the same deal and are happy with each other these things only take a couple of hours.

"I can't understand players who go into negotiations for six months because that tells me that one party involved isn't happy about things.

"But that wasn't the case with us. It took one meeting and one telephone call and it was as easy as that."

Neville has made 131 appearances for the Toffees, scoring three goals.

Alex Chick / Eurosport

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    From Alina A, on Sat 26 Jul 3:28AM

  2. Fair play to him. Good,honest, stand up pro footballer! If there were a few more player with the integrity of Phil Neville then we wouldn't have all this rubbish re: Ronaldo, Robiniho, Lampard, Drogba, Robiniho, Berbetov, Keane, Barry etc......

    From Jamie S, on Sat 26 Jul 3:19AM

  3. what a breath of fresh air Phil Neville brings to the game of football , no outlandish agents fees , it is good to hear that he has signed a new contract . just look at the likes of Ronaldo terry and lampard ruining the game of football by demanding more money but who in the end pays for it you do

    From TERENCE E, on Fri 25 Jul 5:48PM

  4. neville is a @#$%.Both of them!

    From manc84, on Fri 25 Jul 3:59PM

  5. Worst player to ever play for England!! I'll never forgive him for what he did against Romania. I'm just pleased he's staying at Everton so Stevie G can run him ragged. Again.

    From chappy2211, on Fri 25 Jul 1:12PM

  6. Well done Phil. You have been a stalwart since you joined Everton and hopefully you will have the chance to lift a couple of trophies before too long!

    From simon_odowd, on Fri 25 Jul 12:07PM

  7. IS THAT BECAUSE HE PLAYS FOR TOFFEES......!!!!!!

    From d.needham35, on Fri 25 Jul 10:41AM

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  9. £50,000 A WEEK IT WOULD NOT TAKE MUCH NEGOTIATING FOR A AVERAGE PLAYER LIKE HE IS.....

    From d.needham35, on Fri 25 Jul 10:20AM
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