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Unattached Coleman ‘edging towards’ retirement

Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman says he is contemplating retiring from football but does not "want to completely draw a line in the sand" on his career.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:05 PM
Unattached Coleman ‘edging towards’ retirement
Key Things to Know
  • Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman revealed he is contemplating retirement from professional football.
  • The 38-year-old free agent has not played since featuring for the Republic of Ireland in June.
  • Coleman previously declined an Everton coaching offer to attempt to extend his playing career.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has revealed he is edging toward retirement after remaining unattached since leaving the club last season. Speaking on the Overlap Fan Debate, the 38-year-old stated that while he is not ready to officially draw a line in the sand, he is increasingly content with hanging up his boots.

Coleman previously turned down a coaching offer from Everton to pursue more playing time and aimed to feature in Euro 2028. However, after missing recent Republic of Ireland squads and spending time training individually and with Gaelic side Killybegs, he expressed satisfaction with family life.

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