2025/26 James Tarkowski

[John from Bootle]

It's fine.

Tarkowksi leads all Premier League outfield players since the start of 2022-23 for clearances, headed clearances, blocks and aerial duels won - ranking ahead of the likes of Arsenal's Gabriel and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk in those metrics.

He's de facto captain and and a very reliable player. If he goes into his last season here as a back up option then it makes perfect sense for a club that is looking to invest in a squad.

 

[TheBigIguana]

It's fine.



He's de facto captain and and a very reliable player. If he goes into his last season here as a back up option then it makes perfect sense for a club that is looking to invest in a squad.

You’re going to lead in all of those if you’re never stepping up the pitch which is where the issue is with him. He’s good at defending how he defends. We shouldn’t want to play that way and this season when we are not doing so as often he’s repeatedly been unable to handle it.

I don’t think people realize how few players are making it to the age this contract takes him to. Last season guys 34+ who played 1000+ minutes were Young (completely finished), Vardy (fine on an awful team) and Gueye. It’s just not realistic to expect him to be an exception when he’s already falling off.

 

[dockroad]

Can see Keane asking for an extension now , he's out of contract in June 2026.

 

[Roger Milla]

@branth

Who is ?
The one that misses lots of games.
Or Keggers?

What in the St Helens is this Keggers crap?

In the bigger picture, Branthewaite and that's who I was referring too. But now you mention him, Keane this season.

 

[windymiller]

I would be incredibly surprised if he is on better wages.

Me too, but equally I'd be surprised if he's on less money.

 

[Lanolin]

I would be incredibly surprised if he is on better wages.

I wouldn't really. I doubt he'll have had a huge increase but wouldn't be surprised at all if he's had a little bump up with inflation etc. I'd certainly be surprised if he's taken a pay cut.

 

[Ray Purchase]

Well deserved new deal.

One of the best 'Frees' we have ever recruited.

 

[Eggs]

 

[Rita_Poon]

Tarkowski signs new two-year contract extension​

James Tarkowski has signed a two-year contract extension with Everton, keeping him at the club until the end of June 2028.

"I'm super excited and proud to be an Everton player and to continue this journey," Tarkowski told evertontv.

"It's been a crazy few years with some big lows and some massive highs. We've managed to get through those tough times and hopefully now we're on to more positive and exciting times ahead.

"I think the intention has been set out from the start of this season.

“I’ve loved every minute so far of working under the manager [David Moyes]. He has made it clear where we're going with this club. The results and performances have really improved in his time here and it does seem to be going in one direction.

"The reason I've signed is because I want to be a part of that. Now it's up to us as players to get on board and take us in that direction."

 

[Furey1878]

Happy with him getting an extension. Been one of the better signings of the last few years. I'd hope that O'Brien and Branthwaite are the starting pairing by next season, but you do need experience in the squad to help those guys grow, and also, he is dependable at what he does.

 

[Vaughan]

any excuse

 

[LinekersLegs]

 

[LinekersLegs]

 

[blue in oxford]

best freebe ever

 

[davek]

Needs to calm down now and start making good decisions again. He's been acting like a lunatic on the pitch since the end of last season.