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Joel Robles Opens Up on Everton Exit and Working Under Ronald Koeman

Former Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles reflects on his five-year spell at Goodison Park, competing with Tim Howard, and honest chats with Ronald Koeman.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:44 AM
Joel Robles Opens Up on Everton Exit and Working Under Ronald Koeman
Key Things to Know
  • Joel Robles reflected on his five-year spell at Everton and his eventual move to Real Betis.
  • Robles joined Everton from Atletico Madrid in 2013 under Roberto Martinez and made 65 appearances.
  • Manager Ronald Koeman directly informed Robles he would be the backup goalkeeper behind Maarten Stekelenburg.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles reflected on his five-year tenure at Goodison Park and his eventual departure to Real Betis in an interview with the Liverpool Echo. Robles originally joined Everton from Atletico Madrid in 2013 under manager Roberto Martinez, going on to make 65 total appearances for the club.

Robles discussed his experiences competing with Tim Howard and navigating managerial changes. Following Martinez's dismissal, Ronald Koeman signed Maarten Stekelenburg and directly informed Robles he would be the second-choice goalkeeper. Robles eventually chose not to renew his contract at the end of his fifth year, seeking a change before moving to Real Betis.

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