Everton have officially appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their next manager after Marco Silva.
The Italian coach, who was sacked by Napoli a couple of weeks ago, is set to take charge of the side ahead of the Boxing Day fixture against Burnley.
He will be attending Saturday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal while interim boss, Duncan Ferguson still heads the team from the sideline. The Toffees are 16th in the table with a great chance to collect some points against a struggling side. The Gunners are in a similar situation with their manager and will be letting Mikel Arteta lead the side from the next game onwards.
Ancelotti said, “This is a great club with a rich history and a very passionate fan base. 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.”
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