Idrissa Gana Gueye's future at Everton uncertain with contract expiring
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Idrissa Gana Gueye's contract with Everton is set to expire at the end of June 2026, raising questions about his future with the club. The 36-year-old midfielder has made 236 appearances for Everton across two tenures, contributing 10 goals and 11 assists. With declining performance metrics last season and the emergence of younger players like Tim Iroegbunam, the club's decision on Gueye's potential new contract will be influenced by both his age and salary expectations. Gueye currently earns £120k per week, making him one of the top earners in the squad.
- •Gueye's contract with Everton expires at the end of June 2026.
- •He has made 236 appearances and scored 10 goals for the club.
- •Performance metrics showed a drop in tackles last season.
- •Younger players like Iroegbunam are gaining significant playing time.
- •Gueye's current salary positions him among the squad's highest earners.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Gueye 'is still a crucial player for Everton'
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Should Idrissa Gana Gueye be given a fresh Everton contract?
"David Downie from The Blue Room podcast believes Idrissa Gana Gueye is "still a crucial player for Everton", despite the midfielder being 36-years-old. Gueye is out of contract at the end of June, but the Toffees have offered him a new deal. "How old he is is the first thing people point out about him," said Downie to BBC Radio Merseyside.
"(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)The 36-year-old midfielder has played a pivotal role over two tenures at the Toffees, but with his current terms set to expire at the end of June, the question is wh...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:20 PMGueye 'is still a crucial player for Everton'
David Downie from The Blue Room podcast believes Idrissa Gana Gueye is "still a crucial player for Everton", despite the midfielder being 36-years-old. Gueye is out of contract at the end of June, but the Toffees have offered him a new deal. "How old he is is the first thing people point out about him," said Downie to BBC Radio Merseyside.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:30 PMShould Idrissa Gana Gueye be given a fresh Everton contract?
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)The 36-year-old midfielder has played a pivotal role over two tenures at the Toffees, but with his current terms set to expire at the end of June, the question is wh...
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