Jagielka agrees to long-term deal with Everton
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Everton's Phil Jagielka (right) challenges Tottenham Hotspur's Sandro during their English Premier League soccer match in Liverpool, northern England on Dec 9, 2012. Jagielka could see out his career at Everton after signing a contract extension keeping him at the Premier League club until 2017. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
LONDON (REUTERS) - England defender Phil Jagielka could see out his career at Everton after signing a contract extension keeping him at the Premier League club until 2017.
Everton said on their website on Thursday that the 30-year-old centre-back had added two years to an existing deal that runs out at the end of the 2014-15 season.
"We are delighted Phil has agreed to commit his long term future here at Goodison Park," said chief executive Robert Elstone.
"Phil is a hugely important and influential player and I, like many Evertonians, look forward to seeing him play in a Blue shirt for many years to come."
