Everton secure Danish midfielder Holmgaard with one‑year extension

One year on, 27‑year‑old Danish international midfielder Karen Holmgaard has signed a one‑year contract extension with Everton Women, announced by the Toffees on their official website this afternoon. The club, competing in the Barclays Women’s Super League, confirmed the deal after a season curtailed by injury.

Holmgaard joined Everton from German side Turbine Potsdam in the summer of 2022, marking her first move to the English league. Her transfer introduced a versatile midfielder to the Toffees' roster.

Last season she featured in eleven Barclays Women’s Super League matches, showing an ability to influence games. Those outings highlighted her technical skill and work rate on the pitch.

The club praised her hard‑working ethos and alignment with Everton’s values, which underpinned the decision to retain her. Management considered her character as integral to the squad culture.

An anterior cruciate ligament injury forced Holmgaard out before the season’s end, halting her progress after those eleven league outings. The setback limited her contributions during the campaign.

Medical updates indicate she should be fit again before the calendar year concludes, and she will aim to impress new manager Scott Phelan upon her return. Phelan’s appointment brings a fresh tactical outlook for the midfield.

After signing, Holmgaard said, “I am really proud to have signed a new contract here. I have been here for quite a long time now and have enjoyed it.” She added, “Hopefully, I can come back stronger… The Club means a lot to me. I want to keep working, keep developing.” Her comments underscored her commitment to the club.

The extension provides Everton Women with a familiar midfielder ready to contribute once fully recovered, while Holmgaard secures a platform to prove her fitness and continue her development at a club she holds in high regard. Everton’s decision reflects confidence in her recovery trajectory.