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BBC News
02-07-2025
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'I knew this was a really special club' - Tete chooses Fulham stay over Everton
Kenny Tete has said he hopes Fulham "can push for more" after signing a new contract to right-back was out of contract at Craven Cottage and had been expected to join Premier League rivals to FFCtv, external, Tete expressed his delight at extending his stay, citing the club's family atmosphere and his personal development as key reasons behind the decision."I'm really happy to have signed, for myself and for my family, and I hope I can give more for the fans in these three years, " said the 29-year-old."After my first year, I knew this was a family club, a really special club where I can develop. I want to be part of this group, and hopefully we can push for more."Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan said he was "thrilled" at the news, adding: "Under Marco [Silva's] great leadership, Kenny is an integral player in the team."We are all very keen for him to stay with us, and I'm pleased that is now a long-term commitment, as we continue to prepare for another successful Premier League campaign."
BBC News
02-07-2025
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Everton turn to other targets after missing out on Tete
Everton were confident negotiations were advancing towards a successful conclusion on a three-year deal of their own for Fulham's Kenny David Moyes has made full-back one of his summer priorities after 39-year-old Ashley Young was not offered a new contract, despite veteran captain Seamus Coleman signing a one-year deal to take him into a 17th season at the had emerged as Everton's main target, but Moyes may now be forced to turn to alternatives that could include free agent Kyle Walker-Peters or Vladimir Coufal, his former right-back at West O'Brien, who was signed from Lyon as a central defender, performed consistently at right-back for Everton following Moyes' appointment in January, having been ignored by predecessor Sean Dyche, while Scotland defender Nathan Patterson has also been used.
BBC News
01-07-2025
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Everton target Tete signs new deal to stay at Fulham
Fulham right-back Kenny Tete has signed a new deal to keep him at the club until 2028, ending speculation about a move to 29-year-old was out of contract at Craven Cottage and had been expected to join the he has instead signed a three-year contract with the club he joined in said, external: "I'm really happy to have signed, for myself and for my family, and I hope I can give more for the fans in these three years."After my first year I knew this was a family club, a really special club where I can develop. I want to be part of this group and hopefully we can push for more."Everton's sole signing this summer to date is the permanent deal for Carlos Alcaraz after a loan spell from Brazilian side Flamengo. 'Everton to turn to other targets' Everton were confident negotiations were advancing towards a successful conclusion on a three-year deal of their own for David Moyes has made full-back one of his summer priorities after 39-year-old Ashley Young was not offered a new contract, despite veteran captain Seamus Coleman signing a one-year deal to take him into a 17th season at the had emerged as Everton's main target, but Moyes may now be forced to turn to alternatives that could include Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters or his former right-back at West Ham, Vladimir O'Brien, who was signed from Lyon as a central defender, performed consistently at right-back for Everton following Moyes' appointment in January, having been ignored by predecessor Sean Dyche, while Scotland defender Nathan Patterson has also been used.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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What Kenny Tete transfer will offer Everton as Fulham surprise and frustration explained
Kenny Tete could add a new dimension to the Everton starting XI should the club get a deal for the right-back over the line. The Blues have muddled through on the right of the defence over recent seasons, patching up that area with centre-backs and midfielders through the injury struggles of specialists Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson. Advertisement There have been positive contributions, with Jake O'Brien producing a solid run of form to grow into the Premier League under David Moyes. But if Tete moves to Merseyside - and if Everton can keep him fit - then the 29-year-old could be the answer to the longstanding issues in a key area of the pitch. READ MORE: Hill Dickinson Stadium capacity slightly reduced as Everton explain why READ MORE: When Everton transfer business will pick up as huge change clear after PSR concerns The Blues are in talks with Tete, who is currently set to leave Fulham when his contract expires at the end of the month. He had been offered a new deal at Craven Cottage but there is hope at Finch Farm that he could become the second signing of the summer for Moyes. Advertisement Should that happen, Everton would acquire an adept defender who specialises in one-on-one combat with wingers, according to journalist Jack Kelly, who covers Fulham week-in, week-out on his Patreon site. 'He is brilliant at defending, his one-on-one ability, when a winger comes at him, is fantastic,' Kelly told the ECHO. What he had to say about Tete's attacking intent may be of more interest to supporters, though. While centre back O'Brien adapted admirably to the right and increasingly surged forward, the Blues have long been without full-backs who have regularly got beyond their winger. Tete, in contrast, averages a shot a game. That has partly been tactical, with Sean Dyche adopting a defensive approach during his stint at Goodison Park. It has partly been the consequence of relying on players operating out of position, too, with Mason Holgate, Ben Godfrey, Ashley Young and James Garner among the other players to have been used to cover, and sometimes instead of, Coleman and Patterson. Advertisement Kelly said: 'He (Tete) likes to carry the ball too, on the first night of the season he went on a mazy run at Old Trafford that ended in a shot and he really gets down that right-hand side. 'He is really good at overlapping and supporting the winger in front of him and, while he does not have incredible pace, his energy allows him to get up and down. 'He puts decent balls into the box too and he is very good on the ball, I cannot think of many mistakes during his time at Fulham.' While not a centre-back, Tete often tucked in to offer defensive support when Fulham attacked down the left. His anticipated departure has come as a surprise to many around the club, even though contract talks had dragged on. Advertisement On the pitch after the final game of the season, Tete told club media: 'I am a proud Fulham player and hopefully we can add more years, if not I will always be in the hearts of the Fulham fans and they will also be in mine.' Amid speculation over a potential departure there had been a belief the Netherlands international could return to former club Ajax. The prospect of a move to a Premier League rival has caused some frustration among Fulham supporters, with many taking to social media to express disappointment over his prospective departure. For Kelly, there is a belief a move could work for all parties, with Marco Silva looking at reducing the age of his Cottagers squad. Advertisement Tete has suffered injury problems over recent years, too, playing 22 times in the league last season after picking up a nasty impact injury at Anfield. When fit, he was Fulham's first choice in that role. Kelly said: 'He has been here for five years and gone through relegation and promotion - scoring on the night we won the league. His relationship with supporters was good and he had a great song. 'There is surprise at the move - if he was going to leave the big rumour was that he would return to Ajax. Everton's new stadium was probably a draw and perhaps working with David Moyes. 'I don't begrudge him a move and most supporters with a sensible head will wish him the best.'
BBC News
30-06-2025
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Tete may stay at Fulham despite Everton offer
Fulham's Kenny Tete may yet remain at Craven Cottage to dash Everton's hopes of securing the Dutch right-back on a free were confident negotiations were advancing towards a successful conclusion on a three-year deal – but Fulham have also offered the 29-year-old a new contract and are hopeful he will now step back from moving to David Moyes has made the position one of his summer priorities after 39-year-old Ashley Young was not offered a new contract, and despite veteran captain Seamus Coleman signing a one-year deal to take him into a 17th season at the had emerged as Everton's main target, but manager David Moyes may yet be forced to turn to alternatives, which could include Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters or his former right-back at West Ham, Vladimir O'Brien, who was signed from Lyon as a central defender, performed consistently at right-back for Everton following Moyes' appointment in January after being ignored by predecessor Sean Dyche, while Scotland defender Nathan Patterson has also been used.
