Everton Appoint Koeman as head coach

Everton has confirmed the appointment of Ronald Koeman as manager on a three-year contract to June 2019.

In each of the past two seasons he has led Southampton to seventh and sixth-place finishes in the Premier League and qualification for the UEFA Europa League. Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright said: “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.” Everton New Manager Ronald Koeman said: “I am very excited to be Everton manager. 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.”