Rumours Abound Seamus Coleman To Make Shock Donegal GAA Return

When it was announced that Seamus Coleman was set to leave Everton at the end of last season, it was unclear what the future would hold for the Donegal man.

He had been offered a coaching role at Everton, one that he turned down. It seemed as though the 37-year old would continue his playing career elsewhere, still holding ambitions to continue his international career with Ireland.

However, with the start of the 2025/26 season only a matter of days away, Coleman is yet to sign for a new club.

While his future in professional football seems very much up in the air at the moment, there are rumours that Seamus Coleman could be about to make a shock return to Donegal GAA circles.

Seamus Coleman could be set for Donegal GAA return

Seamus Coleman was a talented GAA player in his youth, starring for club side Killybegs before opting to focus full time on soccer.

He has said in the past that he would love to return to the sport after his pro career had finished, but it seems as though that move could come sooner than expected.

There are rumours doing the rounds that Seamus Coleman could line out for Killybegs in their Donegal Senior Football Championship clash against Four Masters on Sunday afternoon.

The game will take place in Tír Chonnail Park at 4pm and will be streamed on Donegal GAA TV. The rumours of Coleman's inclusion is sure to result in a bit of extra gate money for the county board.

Seamus Coleman has strong Donegal GAA pedigree

Seamus Coleman was a flying right back in his prime for Ireland and Everton, so it is perhaps no surprise to learn that he excelled in the halfback line during his time in the GAA.

Speaking back in 2020, he said the centre-back position was his 'bread and butter'. He also recalled coming up against Donegal great Michael Murphy at underage level.

Number 6, half-back was my bread and butter.

I really, really enjoyed it. I loved the defending side of being a centre-half back, and getting forward when I can. I'd always be disappointed if I didn't chip in with a couple of points at least. But centre-half back...

I did mark [Michael Murphy], at some county trials game or something. I did mark him back in the day. I'm sure it wouldn't be as straightforward now!

If Seamus Coleman does return for Killybegs, he could end up coming face to face with Murphy once again at some point this season.

That would be quite the story.

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