Dominic Calvert‑Lewin to Exit Everton on a Free Transfer After Nine-Year Tenure
Dominic Calvert‑Lewin has confirmed he will leave Everton at the end of June when his contract expires, bringing to a close a nine-year journey at Goodison Park. The 28-year-old striker, who joined the club in August 2016 from Sheffield United for £1.5 million, has penned an emotional farewell to the club—citing pride in his development, gratitude to managers and teammates, and deep affection for the fans .
Calvert‑Lewin’s Everton legacy includes 71 goals in 274 appearances and a standout season in 2020‑21, during which he netted 21 goals under Carlo Ancelotti and earned England honours. Yet recent campaigns were marred by injuries and stuttered form, logging only three Premier League goals in 26 outings during the 2024‑25 season .
Contract renewal talks led nowhere, reportedly hindered by medical concerns and Everton’s financial instability. Negotiations continued into June, but no deal was reached, making the striker a valuable free agent .
With his departure confirmed, Calvert‑Lewin is reportedly eyeing a fresh challenge. Premier League clubs such as Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Tottenham, and Manchester United have all shown interest, and continental options may soon emerge .
Everton now face pressing questions: Moyes must identify a striker to fill Calvert‑Lewin’s shoes as he embarks on a summer rebuild under new ownership and prepares for the move to the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium . Letting Calvert‑Lewin go frees up around £180,000 a week in wages—a move seen as pragmatic during a squad overhaul .
Calvert‑Lewin leaves Everton with his head held high. In his emotional farewell, he wrote, “Celebrating goals at Goodison Park, feeling that roar, is an experience I’ll carry with me forever.” As he steps into free agency, the only certainty is that both striker and club turn the page—and new chapters are poised to beginning.