Lewis Dobbin has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract to stay at Everton until Summer 2025.
Dobbin has graduated through Everton’s Academy after joining the Toffees in 2014 at the age of 11, eventually making his senior debut for the team in a 2-0 home win against Norwich in the Premier League in September 2021.
The 19 year-old has since gone on to make four senior appearances as a substitute throughout this campaign.
Speaking to evertontv about his decision to sign a new contract until the end of 2024-25 season, Dobbin said: “It’s a huge honour that the Club has put their faith in me with this new deal.
“I love Everton and I’ve been here for such a long time now. I’m so grateful for the chances I’ve been given and to all the coaches I’ve had during my time in the Academy.
“I’m comfortable in the environment here and I just want to make the people at Everton proud and my family proud.
“I’m going to keep working hard and keep pushing. Hopefully I can get more opportunities in the First Team and score my first goal.”
Dobbin also revealed that social media support has played a part behind his decision to renew his contract as he added: “My Twitter and Instagram comments have been full of people wanting me to sign a new contract,” in a complimentary remark highlighting the positivity of social media.
Explaining how he has viewed the support on social media as motivation, Dobbin commented: “It gives me confidence that they want to see more from me. I want to give back to them and do well for them in the future.”
Playing as a forward, Dobbin praised his fellow strikers for their variety and advice in training as he added: “There are a variety of different forwards here,” said Dobbin. “They are always talking to me when we are doing finishing drills and walkthroughs on team shape.
“They pass on little pieces of advice, which is very helpful. I want to take that on board and improve myself.”
On what is most important to him now he has tied his future to Everton, Dobbin simply remarked: “I just want to work hard, play more games, score goals and make the fans happy.”
Dobbin could be in action next weekend as Everton host Brentford at Goodison Park in the Fourth Round of 2021-22 FA Cup on Saturday 5 February in a 3:00pm GMT untelevised kick-off.
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