Everton have confirmed the return of David Moyes as their new manager.
Sean Dyche was sacked on Thursday – just three hours before the Toffees’ FA Cup third-round win over Peterborough – after winning just one of his last 11 games with Everton, leaving them one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
He makes his return to management having left West Ham at the end of the last season, as he takes charge of the club for a second time, 11-and-a-half years after leaving for Manchester United.
He has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal until 2027.
The 61-year-old said he “didn’t hesitate” in retaking the job.
“It’s great to be back. “I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at the club and didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to rejoin this great club.
“I’m excited to be working with [new owners] The Friedkin Group and I am looking forward to helping them rebuild the club.
“Now we need Goodison and all Evertonians to play their part in getting behind the players in this important season so we can move into our fabulous new stadium as a Premier League team.”
Executive chairman Marc Watts added: “We are pleased that David is joining us at this pivotal time in Everton’s history.
“With over a decade of experience at the club, he is the right leader to propel us through our final season at Goodison Park and into our new stadium. We look forward to working with David to build the foundation of a new era for the club.”
