Tim Howard will leave Everton at the end of the current season to join the Colorado Rapids on a transfer worth £415,000.

Howard has spent 10 years at Everton but recently found himself out of favor with Roberto Martinez preferring Joel Robles.

“I will remain an Evertonian for life,” Howard said. “This will always be my team, my club. I sacrificed so much to play the amount of games I have over a 10-year period, so I will continue to support this club that I love.

“The club is amazing, I love it and I will always be an Everton player. I have been at Everton 10 years and it’s been a brilliant 10 years. I spoke to my family, I spoke to Roberto and I spoke to the Chairman, Bill Kenwright. We had really great discussions and we all felt this was the right move and the right time.

“They supported my decision, they have always been 100% committed to me and they appreciated the fact that it’s time for me to go back home and play my football.

“There are a few more months left which I am excited about because I realise it’s now coming to an end, so I will get my head down and enjoy the remaining time.”