Moyes signs 6-year deal as United boss
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May 10, 2013, Friday
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MANCHESTER United appointed David Moyes to succeed Alex Ferguson as manager yesterday and the Everton boss has signed a six-year contract with the English Premier League champion.
Moyes, who announced earlier that he would be leaving Everton after 11 years there, was the hot favorite to take over from his fellow Scot at Old Trafford and was recommended by Ferguson for the post.
"When we discussed the candidates that we felt had the right attributes we unanimously agreed on David Moyes," Ferguson, who is staying at United as an ambassador and director, said in a statement.
"David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic. I've admired his work for a long time and approached him as far back as 1998 to discuss the position of Assistant Manager here.
"He was a young man then at the start of his career and has since gone on to do a magnificent job at Everton. There is no question he has all the qualities we expect of a manager at this club."
Moyes will start his new job on July 1, taking over from Britain's most successful manager who is retiring at the end of the season after winning two Champions Leagues, 13 league titles, five FA Cups in more than 26 years at United.
Everton had earlier confirmed that Moyes would be leaving, saying the Scot had told Chairman Bill Kenwright that he wanted to join United.
"The chairman, on behalf of the club, would like to place on record his thanks to David for the massive contribution he has made to Everton since his arrival in March 2002," Everton said in a statement on its website. "He has been an outstanding manager."
Moyes, 50, has been in charge at Goodison Park in Liverpool since 2002 and is the third longest-serving Premier League manager behind Arsenal's Arsene Wenger and Ferguson.
Ferguson, 71, took training with the United squad as usual yesterday morning, ahead of his final home game against Swansea City on Sunday.
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez was installed as the favorite to succeed Moyes but the Spaniard said he had received no contact from Everton and was only thinking about his side's FA Cup final encounter with Manchester City tomorrow.
News of Moyes' departure from Everton followed reports that United striker Wayne Rooney, who began his career under Moyes at Goodison Park, has asked to leave Old Trafford for the second time. However, United dismissed the idea, with a spokesman saying: "Wayne Rooney is not for sale."
Rooney was handed his Everton debut by Moyes in 2002 and joined United two years later.
Moyes, who announced earlier that he would be leaving Everton after 11 years there, was the hot favorite to take over from his fellow Scot at Old Trafford and was recommended by Ferguson for the post.
"When we discussed the candidates that we felt had the right attributes we unanimously agreed on David Moyes," Ferguson, who is staying at United as an ambassador and director, said in a statement.
"David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic. I've admired his work for a long time and approached him as far back as 1998 to discuss the position of Assistant Manager here.
"He was a young man then at the start of his career and has since gone on to do a magnificent job at Everton. There is no question he has all the qualities we expect of a manager at this club."
Moyes will start his new job on July 1, taking over from Britain's most successful manager who is retiring at the end of the season after winning two Champions Leagues, 13 league titles, five FA Cups in more than 26 years at United.
Everton had earlier confirmed that Moyes would be leaving, saying the Scot had told Chairman Bill Kenwright that he wanted to join United.
"The chairman, on behalf of the club, would like to place on record his thanks to David for the massive contribution he has made to Everton since his arrival in March 2002," Everton said in a statement on its website. "He has been an outstanding manager."
Moyes, 50, has been in charge at Goodison Park in Liverpool since 2002 and is the third longest-serving Premier League manager behind Arsenal's Arsene Wenger and Ferguson.
Ferguson, 71, took training with the United squad as usual yesterday morning, ahead of his final home game against Swansea City on Sunday.
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez was installed as the favorite to succeed Moyes but the Spaniard said he had received no contact from Everton and was only thinking about his side's FA Cup final encounter with Manchester City tomorrow.
News of Moyes' departure from Everton followed reports that United striker Wayne Rooney, who began his career under Moyes at Goodison Park, has asked to leave Old Trafford for the second time. However, United dismissed the idea, with a spokesman saying: "Wayne Rooney is not for sale."
Rooney was handed his Everton debut by Moyes in 2002 and joined United two years later.
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