Exciting defender Mathew Mallon has left Everton and is set to sign for Blackburn Rovers in July. The 18-year-old was a prominent member of the club's under-18s setup under Paul Tait and had broken through into the under-23s side on a number of occasions.
The right-back made his debut for David Unsworth's side in March 2021, coming off the bench in a Premier League 2 match against Arsenal to provide an assist in a 1-1 draw - playing at right-midfield in that game. He made a further three appearances at that level that term, but didn't play for the U23s this term.
Mallon has spent this term with the U18s, captaining the side on a number of occasions and also playing every match of their FA Youth Cup run, which was ended by Manchester United at Old Trafford in February.
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That was his last appearance for Everton as he has been absent from the squad since. He had previously been described as "progressive" and "a modern day full-back" by Tait having made an incredible comeback from a 16-month injury layoff throughout his development in the club's academy.
The defender's scholarship with the club was set to finish at the end of the 2021/22 campaign, with conversations taking place over his long-term future.
Those ended with the decision for the youngster to leave the club, with a move to Blackburn now in the works.
