Supporters of Everton have been flocking to one of the Toffees’ posts to social media which shared a link to an article on Leighton Baines.
On Sunday, the Merseyside club relayed an article in which the English defender shared his favourite things corresponding to subjects relating to the letters in his first and last name (per Everton).
In one of these answers, he discussed Goodison Park and the full-back explained that it is his ‘favourite stadium in the world’ and that it is also his ‘favourite place to play football’.
When the post was shared to Twitter, many fans of the Toffees took it as an opportunity to air their desire to see the Englishman offered a contract extension.
Baines’ current deal with Carlo Ancelotti’s outfit is due to expire at the end of this month (per Transfermarkt).
So, if the 35-year-old is not offered an extension at Goodison Park, Baines’ 13-year stay in Merseyside will come to an end.
During that time, Baines made 417 appearances for Everton, in which he has bagged 39 goals, 67 assists (per Transfermarkt) and the adoration of Everton fans – judging by these responses.
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?? ?tadium? Get to know Leighton Baines through the letters of his name…
— Everton (@Everton) May 31, 2020
Give him a new contract ?
— Joe Williams (@Joewillo180) May 31, 2020
Legend.
— Everton FC. (@IsmaEFC) May 31, 2020
While the full-back has amassed an impressive number of appearances over 13 years, Baines has made just five Premier League appearances for the Toffees this term (per WhoScored).
This isn’t the new contract lads!
— EFC.Cain (@efc_cain) May 31, 2020
So much love for Leighton Baines, one of the best players to ever play for @Everton
— David Foster (@DavidFo38145364) May 31, 2020
Should the Toffees offer Leighton Baines a contract extension?Yes, he needs to stay
No, should let him go
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Although his appearances in the league this season have been few and far between, the veteran defender has still shown his quality when called upon by the Toffees.
In his five appearances, a 6.78/10 average rating has made Baines the sixth-best performer for the Goodison Park club so far this year (per WhoScored).
If he leaves I’m not going to be happy with youse
— Cam? (@Monolini) May 31, 2020
Announce 5 year contract
— Luke wilko (@lukeWilko1878) May 31, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Everton fans, they are desperate for the 35-year-old defender to have his contract with the Toffees extended.
However, Ancelotti has already declared his desire to offer the full-back a new contract at Goodison Park (per Everton), which seems that it would be wholeheartedly welcomed by these fans.