Irish under-21 international Sam Byrne signs new Everton deal

Former Republic of Ireland under-21 international Sam Byrne has signed a one-year extension to his contract with English Premier League side Everton.

 

The former Manchester United trainee has endured a frustrating three years since joining the Toffees, breaking his leg early in 2016 and suffering hamstring problems since.

 

21-year-old Byrne is currently fit again and training with the Everton under-23s at a camp in Spain as he looks to impress himself on manager David Unsworth.

 

“Last season was stop-start for me - now I’m ready to go again,” Byrne told the club's official website.

 

“There were a couple of little hamstring niggles which I kind of expected after coming back from such a long time out. But I feel good now and I’m looking forward to all the training.

 



“I’ve been out for a long time and now I’m trying to impress David Unsworth and all the staff. I’m going to try and do my best.

 

“This contract has given me a big boost, so I’m looking forward to getting going. It should be good to get some game-time in before the season starts, especially for me because I need it.”

 

Byrne played underage football with St Joseph's Boys before signing for Manchester United as a 16-year-old in 2011.



 

He spent time on loan at Carlisle United in 2014, scoring once in 14 appearances, before being let go at the end of the season.

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