THE MIDFIELDER HAS RESPONDED TO A CLAIM ONLINE REGARDING HIS IMPORTANCE TO THE EVERTON TEAM 14:53, 21 May 2025Updated 17:00, 21 May 2025 Abdoulaye Doucoure wants to make some things clear

before he officially leaves Everton it would seem. The midfielder has taken to social media to dismiss claims over his importance to the team. On Tuesday, Doucoure confirmed he would be

leaving the Blues after five seasons. The club offered their No.16 a new deal, although the 32-year-old is set to take on a new challenge from the 2025-26 season. Doucoure has been a key

player for Everton since his arrival under Carlo Ancelotti, playing in a number of different midfield roles. READ MORE: Sylvain Distin sends emotional Everton message and reveals what he

final day of the campaign. While the goals have dried up in the past couple of seasons, in the current season Doucoure scored the fastest goal ever at Goodison Park in the 4-0 win over

Leicester and a stoppage-time winner at Nottingham Forest. Although he's moving on, Doucoure has dismissed the idea that his impact at Everton has diminished significantly, responding

to claims online on Wednesday. Article continues below A post suggested David Moyes wants to change the Blues squad from "'moments' players to consistent players". It

continued: "Doucoure a key example, shows up for big moments but is anonymous and ineffective most weeks." Doucoure replied: "I think if I was so ineffective I [would not]

have played most of the games I've played for the club as the starter. So stop this nonsense and telling lies to people." While supporters have frequently debated Doucoure's

role this season, what is clear is how much passion he has for Everton. GOODBYE GOODISON PARK - SOUVENIR EDITION Everton are soon set to say goodbye to Goodison Park as the Toffees play out

their final few matches in their iconic home before moving to their incredible new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. And to celebrate this historic and poignant event, the ECHO has produced

this stunning special souvenir edition that no fan can afford to be without as they bid farewell to their iconic and beloved home. We have delved into the ECHO archives to unearth

fascinating stories from the famous ground's past, including how it came to be built in 1892 and where its world-famous name came from. Buy nowand have it delivered directly to your

door. Alternatively you can purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers and independent newsagents on Merseyside from April 2, 2025. You can also purchase Goodison's Greatest,

our celebration of an era when Everton ruled English football. If you love Everton, you’ll just love this - order your copy today, simply click here! And that's not all, also available

is ParkLife, a a high quality, 312 page publication showcasing 133-years of Goodison history in pictures. Available here. Then there's Farewell to Goodison, celebrating 100 of the best

moments at the Grand Old Lady, available to purchase now. The midfielder was clearly emotional after being taken off in the win over Southampton on Sunday and could be seen in tears during

the post-match celebrations to mark the men's team's final game at Goodison Park. Those sentiments were echoed in the farewell video he shared on Tuesday to supporters. Article

continues below "I will miss the fans, I will miss the football club," he said. "I just wanted them to know that I gave everything, every single time in training and in games.

"I was always proud to wear the shirt. I was always proud to play at Goodison Park. “I gave everything to win as many games as I could. I will just miss the place and I wish them all

the best in the new stadium."