Northern Ireland Under 21 goalkeeper signs new deal with Premier League club: ‘It's a massive moment for my family'
Barnsley made nine Premier League 2 appearances for the young Toffees last season, while also earning minutes in four Premier League Cup contests.
'I'm over the moon,' Barnsley told the club. 'It's a massive moment for me and my family. It's been a fantastic first two years since I came through the door and I've loved every moment of it.
'The programme really helps you develop everything and highlights areas that may need more work than others.
'I feel like I've developed massively in all aspects under the coaching staff and with the players – and I'm looking forward to what's to come.
'You're learning off the best in England and one of the best in the world in Jordan (Pickford).
'Watching him play and watching him train is an education in itself.
'And then obviously being around the lads this season with Mark (Travers) and Harry (Tyrer), I'm learning off them and the experiences they've had.
'And the same last year with Asmir (Begovic) and Joao (Virginia). Asmir has got an abundance of experience, so leaning on him and talking to him was quality.'
Barnsley and the wider Everton family are excited about the move to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
He added: 'I think no matter where you are in the club, you always feel that positive energy when the first team is doing well. And that just flows down.
'So, it's a really exciting time to be an Everton player. And hopefully the next few years that I'm here is going to be really exciting for the things to come.'
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