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Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye signs new contract until 2022

Everton defensive midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has signed a new long-term contract which ties him to the Premier League club until June 2022.

Gueye, 28, has scored three goals in 64 appearances for the Toffees since moving to Goodison Park from Aston Villa 18 months ago while he has also put in 221 tackles in the Premier League since his debut in August 2016, 13 more than any other player in the competition according to Opta.

The Senegal international told the club's official website: "Everton is the right place for me and this is why I have signed my new deal. I am very happy to sign a new contract with Everton. I believe in my team and I believe in this club.''