Watch: Séamus Coleman confirms prolonging Ireland career was behind Everton exit

ALL SMILES: Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, left, and Seamus Coleman during a Republic of Ireland media conference. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

Séamus Coleman confirms prolonging his Ireland career into Nations League and Euro ‘28 was behind his decision to leave Everton this summer for gametime elsewhere.

"As soon as that carrot of Ireland was dangled in front of me that became a massive factor in my decision," he said on Wednesday morning.

Séamus Coleman confirms prolonging his Ireland career into Nations League and Euro ‘28 was behind his decision to leave Everton this summer for gametime elsewhere. pic.twitter.com/pJsZFzJ0e6

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