It is official: Carlo Ancelotti is the new manager at Everton. After weeks and weeks of speculation, the Italian has been announced as the new boss at Goodison Park.
Confirmation arrived on Saturday ahead of the Toffees clash with Arsenal in the league. However, the announcement was made just over an hour before kick-off which means the former Napoli boss will be in the stands at the very best.
This won't be the first time in England for the three-time Champions League winner. He famously led Chelsea to the Premier League title and has now returned to this country eight-and-a-half years later.
The 60-year-old was a free agent after being sacked by Napoli due to the mutiny and unrest at the club. He was linked with Everton and Arsenal, but the latter opted for Mikel Arteta, thus paving the way for his Goodison Park arrival.
The Toffees were in search of a new manager after sacking Marco Silva following the 5-2 Merseyside Derby defeat which left them in the relegation zone. Duncan Ferguson was appointed as the interim boss and led them to a win over Chelsea and a draw at Man United but will now vacate the position.
"This is a great club with a rich history and a very passionate fan base," Ancelotti told Everton's official website.
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"There is a clear vision from the Owner and the Board to deliver success and trophies. That is something that appeals to me as a manager and I am thrilled at the prospect of being able to work with everybody at the Club to help make that vision a reality.
"I have seen from the performances in the last two weeks that the players are capable of so much. The work Duncan has done is a great credit to him. Strong organisation, strong discipline and the right motivation are some of the key ingredients in football and I'm pleased that he will be part of my backroom team moving forward."
Carlo will take over the club on Sunday and will make his managerial debut against on Thursday. As for Saturday's home clash with Arsenal, he will be analyzing the players and the team from the stands.
The Toffees have invested a fair amount of money in their squad but have struggled to meet expectations. Currently, the sit in the 16th spot and will need to turn things around. Ancelotti, who has signed on until 2024 in a four-and-a-half-year deal, is hoping to be that guy.
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