Carlo Ancelotti has been officially confirmed as Everton’s new manager.
The triple Champions League-winning coach signed a four-and-a-half year deal to become Marco Silva’s permanent successor at Goodison Park.
Ancelotti was sacked by Napoli earlier this month following a boardroom stand-off despite guiding the club into the Champions League’s last 16.
The Italian flew into Merseyside on Saturday morning and will be in attendance for the Blues’ Premier League clash against Arsenal.
Caretaker Duncan Ferguson is set to retain his place in the Everton coaching setup as the 60-year-old begins his reign against Burnley on Boxing Day.
“This is a great club with a rich history and a very passionate fan base,” said Ancelotti.
“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.”
Everton’s director of football Marcel Brands outlined the key qualities that made the former AC Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea boss an ideal candidate.
“He is the perfect appointment for us,” said Brands.
“He embraces our vision for the club and we are sure that his enthusiasm to take the helm at Goodison together with his tactical abilities and well-renowned man-management will make him successful in this role.
“This was a clear and exciting decision for the board to make. It was a unanimous choice and one we were all fully united behind throughout.
“Carlo has proven time and again, he knows how to build a trophy-winning side and we share the excitement of our fans at the prospect of him leading our team in the years ahead.
“We’re all greatly looking forward to working with him.”