Everton can confirm Justine Vanhaevermaet and Heather Payne will leave the Club when their contracts expire at the end of this month.
Vanhaevermaet penned a two-year deal with the Club in August 2023 and played all but one Women’s Super League matches last season. The Belgian operated both at the heart of defence and in midfield, while also opening the scoring in the Blues’ 3-0 victory against Crystal Palace.
Payne made the move to L4 during the same window, following four years in the American college system. The Republic of Ireland international scored her first Everton goal in royal blue as her side progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur.
Everton Head coach Brian Sorensen said: “Justine was brought in as an experienced player with leadership qualities who can play in both defence and midfield. Her versatility has been invaluable to us, with her caring nature making her a popular figure in the changing room.
“Heather has worked tirelessly and her improvement as a player, and a person, is clear to see. Her attitude and desire to win games has helped us massively throughout my time as head coach.
“On behalf of everyone at the Club, I want to thank both players for their service and we wish them all the very best for the future.”
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