Ronald Koeman confirmed as new Everton manager

Ronald Koeman has been announced as the new Everton coach.

The Dutchman left his role at Southampton and has signed a three-year deal with the Goodison Park club.

He replaces Roberto Martinez, who was sacked last month after the Toffees finished 11th in the Premier League.

Koeman is believed to have been tempted by the large transfer budget, being offered by British-Iranian billionaire businessman Farhad Moshiri, who is the major shareholder at Everton now.

“I am very excited to be Everton manager,” Koeman told Everton’s official website.

“I believe in the club, in the team, in the fans and in our ability to achieve things in the future.

“Everton is a club with a great history and real ambition and it is a proud feeling for me to be part of what we want to go and do, together with the Chairman and Farhad Moshiri. I am looking forward to meeting everyone at the club and to preparing for a big season in the Premier League.”

Chairman Bill Kenwright added: “We are really pleased to have secured the man who was our No. 1 target from the moment we set out to appoint a new manager.

“Ronald has such a strong track record in the game, instantly commanding respect for what he achieved as a player and for his qualities and accomplishments as a manager.

“The hopes and aspirations that we all have as Evertonians are with him, as is our total support at Board, shareholder and fan level.”

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