Most of the time, when a club announces that a first-team player has signed a new contract, fans meet the news with delight.

For Everton, it was a slightly different story as the club's confirmation that Idrissa Gueye has signed a fresh deal attracted a different kind of reaction.

The majority of Toffees supporters mocked the Merseyside outfit for the announcement as they felt it was old news.

Via the club's official website, it was revealed that the 28-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal.

The Senegal international has become a favourite among the fanbase ever since his move from Aston Villa in the summer of 2016.

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In total, Gueye has made 64 appearances in all competitions and has even contributed with three goals.

This season, the midfielder has had 24 outings in the Premier League, netting one goal in the process.

The overwhelming reaction to the club's announcement was certainly not one of surprise, with many supporters believing that the ink on the contract dried earlier in the season.