Moyes Commits to Everton with New Five-Year Deal
Everton manager David Moyes has put an end to speculation surrounding his future by signing a fresh five-year contract with the club.
The 45-year-old, who took over at Goodison Park in March 2002, had delayed signing the deal, which caused some unease among the players following exits from the Carling Cup and the UEFA Cup.
Speaking to the club’s website, Moyes acknowledged the delay, stating, “There have been many different things for different reasons. But we are here now. The big thing for me is that I am at Everton, as far as I am concerned, for another five years.”
Currently positioned 15th in the Premier League table with eight points after seven games, Moyes expressed excitement about the future, saying, “The job is to make us better than we have been. I am really excited and really pleased.”
The contract signing, which took place at Everton’s training ground Finch Farm, occurred amid uncertainty over the club’s ownership. Chairman Bill Kenwright has expressed his intention to sell the club to an owner capable of competing at the top end of the Premier League.
Kenwright expressed his delight at Moyes committing to Everton, stating, “There have always been two people – myself and David – confident that the long-term future of the manager would eventually be secured.”
Moyes, who twice won the League Manager Association Manager of the Year since taking over, aims for further improvement in the club’s performance over the next five years. He emphasized his ambition for Everton to ascend higher both on and off the field.
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