Prior to joining Sheffield United, the midfielder made 179 appearances.
Tom Davies confessed that he felt’stale’ at Everton and that it was the time to start a new chapter in his career.
The midfielder rose through the club’s academy ranks before making an immediate impression in the first squad. He made his debut in April 2016, at 17, and scored a stunning goal in a 4-0 win over Manchester City less than two weeks later.
Davies went on to become the club’s youngest-ever captain, being given the armband by then-manager Marco Silva in a 3-1 League Cup victory over Rotherham.
However, the constant changes in the dugout quickly had an influence on his career. Davies had ten different managers, including caretakers, during his career. He enjoyed a good 2020-21 season under Carlo Ancelotti, but the Italian’s decision to leave Goodison Park and return to Real Madrid was a turning point.
Davies worked under Rafa Benitez, Frank Lampard, and Sean Dyche but saw his playing time decrease. After 179 appearances and seven goals, he decided to leave his hometown club last summer and join Sheffield United on a free transfer.
Despite Everton manager Dyche giving the 25-year-old a new contract, he chose to pursue a new opportunity by joining Sheffield United.
“I believe that sometimes you know when the moment has arrived, and that was how I felt at Everton. Davies expressed his admiration for the club during the introduction of his new business endeavour, ChopValue UKr.
“Being back in Liverpool and seeing the new stadium, it looks fantastic. But I believed it was appropriate for me to move on. Deep down, you know it’s time. Of course, it was time to depart, but I am looking forward to the future chapters.
“The contract was offered, and I was quite flattered, but there are other goals I want to pursue in football. I just felt stagnant after witnessing so much change and turnaround and needed to get out of there to spread my wings.
“It was difficult (the frequent turnover of bosses), but it was intriguing since I learned a lot. Although it was difficult, I learnt a lot about football: systems, forms, formations, and styles of play that will help me in the long term. I’m still only 25, and if I take care of myself, I should be able to play for another 10-12 years. I am proud of what I accomplished at Everton and intend to use that knowledge to advance in my professional career.
“I have to say Carlo was his best manager!” He was fantastic; I was devastated when he departed and would have wanted to have continued to work with him. He drew so many positive things out of me. I had a great season with him, and when he went, there was a lot of shift. That was when I didn’t feel like I was a member of the group, and that’s when I decided to go my own way.”
Davies had a tough first season at Sheffield United. Injuries limited him just nine appearances as the Blades finished bottom of the Premier League and were relegated.
But the former England under-21 international is eager to show United fans what he is capable of in the Championship next season. He continued, “I wanted to get out there and show the club that believed in me the abilities I possess and what I can offer to the table.
“Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be, but next season is an excellent opportunity to rebuild, and we hope to return to the Premier League.” For me, it’s about going back on the pitch and enjoying it again.
“I know we lost, but great squads may emerge from rebuilding periods. During this period, players are groomed and given opportunities. We have a hungry squad, and I am confident the boss will get us ready for the season. It’s exciting. If we can get back into the Premier League, that would be fantastic, but I’m more thrilled about playing football, rebuilding the club, and being a part of it.”
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