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(CNN) -- England international defender Phil Neville has signed a new four-year contract with Premier League club Everton.
Neville has spent three seasons with Everton after his move from Manchester United.
The 31-year-old told EvertonTV: "I am really proud that the club has offered me a four-year contract.
"I've been here three seasons now and I have to say that I've loved every minute of it. I'd like to think that I have immersed myself into the club culture.
"It's something I had to do after being at one club for about 16 years but it was easy for me to do because from day one this club sucks you in.
"From the outside looking in you don't know what to expect, but I found when I came here that the spirit and togetherness is fantastic."
Club captain Neville, who moved to Everton from Manchester United, said the new deal was tied up very quickly.
"Loyalty is a big thing in my life and this is the only club that I want to play for. It's a great club and I want to finish my career here," he added.
Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins was returning to Nigeria on Friday after the death of his mother.
Monsurat Martins died in the aftermath of a petrol tanker accident in which at least 12 people died. The 62-year-old suffered shock following the accident, which caused a huge inferno and several explosions, near her home.
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