Everton official: Ashley Young, Begovic and Virginia will leave after the contract expires

May 17 Everton officially announced that Ashley Young, Begovic and Virginia will leave the team after the contract expires next month.

Ashley Young, substitute goalkeeper Begovic and Virginia's contracts will expire on June 30 and will not be renewed. Ashley Young joined Everton in July 2023, scoring 2 goals in 68 appearances. Begovic played for Everton twice, 10 appearances, and Virginia played for Everton since 2018, with 8 appearances.

Everton coach Moyes said: "Since I returned to the club, I have seen Ashley Young be a very professional player and knows the leadership he brings to the team. Young's versatility, rich experience and wisdom have played a positive role in the team and me personally."

" Begovic and Virginia also worked very hard and always maintained an excellent professional attitude. On behalf of everyone in the club, I would like to thank these three players for their contributions to the team and wish them all the best in the future."

" The situation is complicated at the moment, as there will be many players going to expire this summer. It is important for me to communicate their situation one by one with each player to make sure they can be clearly stated. Our decision is affected by a variety of factors and is currently being discussed with the players one by one, and this process takes time. Some players can be clear about staying and staying this week, others may have to wait until next week, but we will handle it in the right way. "

"In addition, there are five loan players, and we will also inform them of their future arrangements in due course."