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Seamus Coleman provides retirement update after being offered Everton role

Seamus Coleman has been without a club since he left Everton at the end of last season after 17 years on Merseyside…

By Connor O'Neill · Liverpool Echo

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Seamus Coleman admitted he is edging towards officially retiring from his playing career.
Coleman has been a free agent since departing Everton after 17 years on Merseyside.
David Moyes offered Coleman an Everton coaching role, but Coleman initially wanted to keep playing.

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Former Everton captain Seamus Coleman has indicated he is edging closer to retiring from professional football. The Republic of Ireland international left Goodison Park at the end of last season after 17 years and remains a free agent following summer training with Sheffield United.

Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Coleman revealed that while he has not completely drawn a line in the sand, he is increasingly content spending time with his family and exploring punditry opportunities. David Moyes had previously offered him an Everton coaching role, which Coleman paused while considering continuing his playing career.

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