Done Deal: Everton starlet exits Finch Farm as non-league club confirm signing

Bradley Moonan has departed Everton on loan, as non-league side Southport FC announced his signature.

The 20-year-old signed his first professional contract in July 2024, which is set to run until June 2026.

The National League North side confirmed on their X account that the Blues starlet has joined them until the end of the season.

The Hill Dickinson Stadium side are making a concerted effort to improve their academy under the Friedkin Group.

Everton loaning out their best talents for senior game time should only serve to help that strategy and ensure some are ready to make David Moyes‘ team in the future.

Who is Everton talent Bradley Moonan?

Moonan’s future at Everton is up in the air right now, his current deal expires at the end of the season.

He joined the Blues’ youth ranks as an under-eight, and has worked his way up through the academy.

Moonan has played 22 times for the Under-18s with one goal and three yellow cards in 1,630 minutes at that level.

He was promoted to the Under-21s in the 2023/24 season, and has made 20 appearances, with two goals and two yellow cards in 1,092 minutes.

The youngster is primarily a centre-back but can also feature at right-back and describes himself as a

He was named in the Toffees’ matchday squad for the EFL Cup clash with Southampton in September 2024, but is yet to make his senior debut.

Why Moonan will not be alone in Southport

Moonan will link up with Blues youngster George Pickford, so he will have a familiar face alongside him at Haig Avenue to help him settle.

The Yellows are 14th in the sixth tier of English football, and look to be safe from relegation danger, so there will not be too much pressure on the Everton duo.

They will be free to just play football without having to worry about the implications of results on their loan club, which should benefit them.

It will nice to have each other while learning the rigours of the senior game, away from their parent club, and youth football.

Hopefully, the duo can come back and make a push to get into the first-team picture under Moyes next season.

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