Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré has announced that he will leave Everton at the end of the season after five years at the club.
The 32-year-old central midfielder joined the Toffees from Watford in 2020 for £20 million and has made a total of 165 appearances for the club.
Abdoulaye Doucouré shared his decision to leave via social media with the following message:
“Hi Everton fans – I just wanted to share this message with you: I will be leaving the club at the end of the season.”
“After five wonderful years, my time at Everton has come to an end.”
“Everton means a lot to me. Of course, the last five years were tough, but playing for Everton Football Club was a dream come true for me.”
“I’m sad to leave the club, but I believe it’s time for a new chapter both for me and for the club. I will always be grateful for what the club has done for me.”
“My best memory is the goal I scored against Bournemouth to keep the club in the Premier League. That was a wonderful moment for me, for my family, and for the club. I will always be proud of that.”
“I will miss the fans. I will miss the club. I want them to know that I gave my all in every training session and in every match.”
“I was always proud to wear the Everton shirt and to play at Goodison Park.”
“I gave everything to win every match I could, and I will miss this place deeply. I wish the club all the best in the new stadium.”
“Everton will now always be a part of my life. I will forever be a Blue. I will always support Everton and hope they have a very bright future.”
Following this emotional farewell, there is growing speculation about where Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré will continue his career.
While he has not yet been officially linked with any club, his physical presence, tactical discipline, and Premier League experience are expected to attract interest from several teams.
It remains to be seen whether Doucouré will stay in Europe or choose to continue his career in another part of the world. Offers from leagues in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or the United States could play a major role in determining his next destination.
The 32-year-old is expected to make an announcement or have developments regarding his next move in the coming days.