“Kevin Thelwell Responds to ‘Exciting’ Contract Announcement from Everton”
"Everton’s Transfer Window Starts Brightly as Kevin Thelwell Works His Magic"
Sean Dyche may not be entirely pleased with Everton’s on-pitch performances, as the team has lost two of their three pre-season friendlies.
However, there is a silver lining: many of the first-team starters were missing from these games.
Additionally, not all of the new signings have featured this summer. Jesper Lindstrom is dealing with an injury, and Jake O’Brien has only recently joined the squad.
O’Brien, who signed from Ireland earlier this week, adds to a series of moves made by Everton this summer.
Kevin Thelwell, the club’s sporting director, has expressed satisfaction with recent developments.
Everton have been active in the transfer market, with significant changes including the £50 million sale of Amadou Onana to Aston Villa.
Despite these departures, the club has focused on strengthening their squad, particularly with attacking reinforcements like Lindstrom and Iliman Ndiaye.
In a positive development, Everton has announced that one of their promising young wingers, Joel Catesby, has signed his first professional contract with the club.
This news was warmly received by Thelwell, who shared his enthusiasm on the club’s website.
“Joel has been with the club for a long time and has shown impressive progress through the age groups,” Thelwell said.
“He’s an exciting player who made a strong impression last season as a first-year scholar. We look forward to his continued development within our Academy.”
Catesby, a 17-year-old winger from Birkenhead, has signed a three-year deal to stay at Finch Farm. A lifelong Everton fan, Catesby joined the club at just four years old.
He has represented Everton at U18 and U21 levels, contributing eight goals in 14 U18 Premier League appearances last season.
The young winger expressed his excitement about staying with his boyhood club and shared his goals for the future.
“My targets for the upcoming season are to start strong with the Under-18s and then hopefully advance to the U21s.
My ultimate ambition is to eventually play for the Senior Team and make my mark there,” he said.
