David Moyes has made a dramatic comeback to Everton, taking over as the new manager following the departure of Sean Dyche.
The 61-year-old Scotsman returns to the club where he previously enjoyed an illustrious 11-year tenure, managing 518 matches and securing 218 victories. During his earlier spell, Moyes led Everton to the FA Cup final in 2009 and guided the team through four European campaigns, cementing his legacy at Goodison Park.
Everton have not disclosed the duration of Moyes’ contract, but reports suggest he has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to steer the Toffees through a crucial period in their history.
In his first interview since rejoining the club, Moyes expressed his excitement:
“It’s great to be back. I had 11 fantastic years at Everton, and when the chance came to return, I didn’t hesitate. This is a special club, and I’m looking forward to working with The Friedkin Group to help rebuild Everton.”
He added: “This season is incredibly important, and we need everyone—Goodison Park and all Evertonians—fully behind the players so we can head into our new stadium as a Premier League team.”
Everton Executive Chairman Marc Watts welcomed Moyes’ return, describing it as a pivotal moment for the club:
“We are delighted to have David back at Everton. With his deep knowledge of the club and extensive managerial experience, he is the ideal leader to guide us through this critical final season at Goodison Park and into the next chapter at our new stadium. We look forward to working together to lay the foundation for a new era at Everton.”
Moyes originally left Everton in 2013 to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, but his time at Old Trafford was cut short, with the Red Devils sitting seventh in the Premier League when he was dismissed before the end of his first season.
Following his departure from United, Moyes managed Real Sociedad in Spain for just over a year and later oversaw Sunderland’s relegation from the Premier League in 2017.
He returned to the top flight in 2017 when he was appointed manager of West Ham United, rescuing the Hammers from relegation trouble in his first stint. Although his initial contract was not renewed, Moyes returned to the London Stadium in December 2019, where he remained for five years.
While at West Ham, Moyes achieved significant success, including leading the club to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League and winning the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023, marking West Ham’s first European title. He parted ways with the Hammers in the summer of 2024 and has since been out of management.
Everton confirmed that announcements regarding Moyes’ backroom staff will be made in the near future.
As Moyes takes the helm at Goodison Park once again, the focus will be on stabilizing the team and preparing for a smooth transition to their state-of-the-art new stadium while maintaining their Premier League status.
SOURCE: BBC
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