Tom Davies, a midfielder for Everton, has declined a new contract and will depart the team at the end of the month when his deal expires.
The 24-year-old former youth star, who made his Premier League debut in April 2016 at the age of 17, will leave Goodison Park in search of regular playing time.
In order to help Everton avoid a third consecutive battle for a top-flight playoff spot the following season, manager Sean Dyche wanted Davies to stay and compete for a spot in the team.
Instead, after it was revealed earlier in June that Andros Townsend would be leaving the team at the conclusion of his contract, he will become the third member of the first team to leave.
We offered Tom a new contract, but he feels he has reached the point in his career where he requires consistent first-team action and, as a result, he wants to look at alternative alternatives away from Everton, according to Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell.Tom has always sacrificed everything for the team as an ardent Evertonian and proud Scouser. We acknowledge and appreciate his service and dedication while respecting his choice. He has the best of luck from everyone at Everton for the future.
In a 4-0 victory over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in 2017, Davies' third goal was one of his most cherished moments at Goodison Park.
The squad won the Europa League that year and finished seventh, but during the former captain of England's Under-21 team's tenure with the Toffees, the team steadily fell down the standings, only narrowly avoiding relegation with results of 16th and 17th.
He leaves the club after seven seasons and 179 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals.
Asmir Begovic will quit the team after refusing fresh terms, but backup goalkeeper Andy Lonergan and club captain Seamus Coleman have also been handed new contracts.
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