Marco Silva appointed Everton manager

    Marco Silva has been confirmed as the new manager of Everton.

    The Portuguese replaces Sam Allardyce, who was sacked at the end of the season after six months in charge.

    Silva, 40, was sacked by Watford in January, with the Hornets blaming the decision on Everton's approach for their boss in November.

    He will be joined by long-term assistant manager Joao Pedro, plus goalkeeping coach Hugo Olivera, technical scout Antonis Lemonakis and fitness coach Pedro Conceicao.

    Silva said: "I know what our fans expect. I want our fans to be proud when they see our team on the pitch.

    "I'm excited and I'm really happy to take this big challenge for us as a club and for me as a manager.

    "I want to express my thanks to Farhad [Moshiri, owner], to the chairman, to the board and to Marcel [Brands, director of football] for the confidence in my work.

    "I know the huge history of Everton as a club and what the fans expect. I'm sure with everybody working together I will be ready for this challenge."

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