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Everton defender wants to play on

09 February 2014 - 13:50

Everton defender Sylvain Distin has come out and said that he has no intention of retiring and is enjoying life under new manager Roberto Martinez.

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The 36 year old recently signed a new deal at Goodison Park which will keep him at the club till the end of next season.



This is what the former Newcastle man had to say to the Daily Mail,



"I just want to play on for as long as possible,"



"If it was up to me, I would like to play until I am 65.



"Being a footballer is an amazing job. It brings a feeling to your life you never experience in any other way."



Since arriving at Merseyside Distin has made 178 appearances for the club scoring two goals.

Written by Himanshu Dhingra