Carlo Ancelotti has revealed why he has decided to join Everton as the club’s new manager.
The Italian, who was sacked as Napoli manager earlier this season, has said that the club’s “rich history” helped convince him to move to Merseyside.
“This is a great club with a rich history and a very passionate fan base,” he told the club website.
“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.”
The 60-year-old Italian replaces Marco Silva, who was sacked earlier this month, and becomes Everton's fourth permanent boss since the departure of Roberto Martinez in May 2016.
Ancelotti is a three-time Champions League winner with former clubs AC Milan (twice) and Real Madrid and his arrival at Goodison Park is a major coup for the Merseysiders.
He won the Premier League and FA Cup double with Chelsea in 2010 and also won the Ligue 1 title with Paris St Germain in 2013.
Everton dismissed Portuguese Silva earlier this month following three straight defeats which left them in 18th place in the Premier League table.
