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Everton trigger Abdoulaye Doucoure's one-year contract extension ahead of their crucial final weekend against Bournemouth - as the Mali midfielder prepares to fight for Toffees' survival

Everton have activated Abdoulaye Doucoure's one-year contract extension ahead of their decisive final match of the season against Bournemouth.

Sean Dyche's side, who hold a slender two-point advantage over relegation rivals Leicester and Leeds heading into the final weekend, can secure their Premier League safety with a win against the travelling Cherries at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Although top flight survival has yet to be assured, Everton confirmed on Tuesday that Doucoure will remain at the club until June 2024, with his contract initially set to expire at the end of the season.