‘I will probably cry’: Theo Walcott leaves Everton and returns to Southampton

Theo Walcott’s career has come full circle with the Everton winger rejoining Southampton 14 years after leaving his boyhood club.

The 31-year-old was in the final year of his Everton contract and his only start for Carlo Ancelotti’s in-form team this season was the Carabao Cup second round win against Salford. Having completed the signings of the defender Ben Godfrey and goalkeeper Robin Olsen on deadline day, Everton accepted Saints’ offer of a loan deal with wages split between the two clubs.

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“I had a few opportunities from other clubs but as soon as Southampton came in for me, it’s part of me and has made me into the …