Ancelotti appointed Everton manager

LONDON: Everton appointed Carlo Ancelotti as the club’s new manager on Saturday, with the experienced Italian taking charge at Goodison Park on a four-and-ahalf year deal. Ancelotti, 60, will attend Saturday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal, but will not take charge until the Boxing Day visit of Burnley.

The three-time Champions League winning coach was sacked by Napoli earlier this month but comes with a trophyladen CV from spells at a clutch of Europe’s top clubs, including Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

His arrival is a coup for the Toffees, who are languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, just three points above the relegation zone.

“This is a great club with a rich history and a very passionate fan base,” Ancelotti said in a club statement.

“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.”

Caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson, who will take charge against Arsenal, will be part of Ancelotti’s coaching staff after impressing in beating Chelsea and drawing at Manchester United in his two previous Premier League games.

“I have seen from the performances in the last two weeks that the players are capable of so much,” added Ancelotti.