In a move that marks a significant chapter in Everton’s storied history, David Moyes has been reappointed as the club’s manager. The Premier League side announced the decision on Saturday, just two days after parting ways with Sean Dyche. Moyes, who previously managed Everton from 2002 to 2013, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract.
“It’s great to be back!” Moyes said in a statement. “I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to rejoin.”
The 61-year-old manager returns at a critical time for the Toffees. Everton currently sit 16th in the Premier League, winless in their last five league games and just a point clear of the relegation zone. With the club’s 71-year run in England’s top flight under threat, Moyes faces the immediate challenge of stabilizing the team’s performance.
Everton’s executive chairman, Marc Watts, expressed confidence in Moyes’ leadership. “We are pleased that David is joining us at this pivotal time in Everton’s history,” he said. “With over a decade of experience at the club, he is the right leader to propel us through our final season at Goodison Park and into our new stadium. We look forward to working with David to build the foundation of a new era for Everton.”
The club, which was taken over by the Friedkin Group last month, is also preparing for a move to a new state-of-the-art stadium later this year. Moyes’ return is seen as a bridge between Everton’s proud past and its aspirations for the future.
During his first spell, Moyes managed more than 500 matches, guiding the team to consistent top-half finishes and an FA Cup final in 2009. After leaving for Manchester United in 2013, Moyes managed Real Sociedad, Sunderland, and West Ham United, where he recently won the UEFA Conference League.
Moyes’ appointment signals a return to familiar leadership for Everton, but it also comes with high expectations. Fans will hope the veteran manager can recapture the spirit of his earlier tenure while navigating the immediate challenges of Premier League survival. All eyes will now be on Goodison Park as the Moyes era begins anew.
