Everton have confirmed the departure of Idrissa Gana Gueye, closing the book on a seven-year association with the club spread across two spells on Merseyside, according to BBC News.
The 36-year-old midfielder will now "pursue a new challenge elsewhere," the club stated, as they bid farewell to a player who became a fixture in their engine room during his time at Goodison Park.
In their statement, Everton praised the Senegal international's dedication, hailing "seven seasons of top-quality service" and describing his commitment to the club as "exceptional."
Gueye's Everton career was split into two separate stints, making his eventual exit feel like the end of an era for a player who repeatedly returned to the Toffees despite interest elsewhere. No destination has been confirmed for his next move, with the club simply wishing him well as he embarks on a new chapter away from Merseyside.
Further details on his next club are yet to emerge.