London, June 30 -- Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin has announced that he will leave the club as a free agent when his contract expires at the end of June.
The news ends the 28-year-old's nine seasons at the club after 71 goals in 274 appearances.
Calvert-Lewin announced his decision in an open letter published on social media on Sunday.
"To Everton Football Club and the Evertonians. After nine remarkable years at this club, I've made the incredibly difficult decision, together with my family, to begin a new chapter in my career."
"This isn't something I chose lightly. Everton has been my home since I was 19 years old. It's the place that saw potential in me, challenged me to grow, and shaped me both as a footballer and as a ma...