Everton named Frank Lampard as their new manager on Monday, giving him a two-and-a-half-year contract with the goal of keeping the Toffees in the Premier League.
Since being fired as Chelsea manager a little over a year ago, Lampard has been out of the game.
Everton plays Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, and Frank Lampard will take control for the first time.
“It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club the size and tradition of Everton Football Club. I’m very hungry to get started,” said Lampard.
“I think Everton is a unique club in that you can really understand what the fans want to see. The first thing they want is fight and desire and that must always be our baseline.
“My first message to the players will be that we have to do this together. We’ll try to do our job and I know the fans will be there backing us.”
Everton are just four points above the relegation zone when Lampard takes over.
In less than six years, Lampard becomes the club’s seventh permanent manager.
Wayne Rooney, his former England teammate, declined an interview for the post, while Vitor Pereira, the Portuguese coach, was apparently the favorite until a fan riot against him.
“I am really delighted that Frank has joined us,” said Moshiri.
“He has played at the very highest level of the game and has football in his blood. He impressed us all greatly during the thorough interview process and we’re all ready to give him all of our support as he looks to give the team an immediate boost.”
