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Dutch defender Milan van Ewijk is set to join Everton FC after agreeing a pre-contract, turning down more lucrative offers elsewhere in the Premier League.
The 25-year-old right-back, currently with Coventry City, has attracted significant interest in recent months. Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Bournemouth were both keen, while Crystal Palace are understood to have offered terms that would have seen his wages substantially increased. Despite that, Van Ewijk has opted for a move driven by personal ambition rather than financial gain.
Speaking about his decision, the Dutchman did not hide his emotions: “Everton FC is my childhood team. I couldn’t let this chance pass me by, this is a dream come true for me.” Those close to the deal suggest that sentiment played a decisive role, with the player eager to fulfil a long-held ambition of representing the Merseyside club.
Coventry are expected to demand a fee in the region of £25 million should a formal deal be completed. It would represent a significant profit on the roughly £3.4 million they paid to SC Heerenveen in 2023, and reflects Van Ewijk’s rapid development in the Championship.
Since arriving in England, he has established himself as one of the division’s most effective full-backs. His pace and attacking intent have stood out, while his contributions in key matches — including goals against Watford FC and Leicester City — underlined his growing influence.
At Everton, he is expected to bolster the right-hand side with energy and consistency. With the club looking to build under Sean Dyche, Van Ewijk’s arrival signals a clear intent to add both quality and character to the squad ahead of the new season.
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