Everton appoint ex-Chelsea supervisor Frank Lampard to exchange Rafael Benitez

Ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard used to be introduced as Everton supervisor on a two-and-a-half-year contract, till June 2024.

Everton hires Frank Lampard for 2d shot as Premier League supervisor (AP Picture)

HIGHLIGHTSEverton appointed ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard as their new managerLampard takes over a membership 4 issues above the Premier League relegation zoneFrank Lampard signed a two-and-a-half-year contract till June 2024

Everton on Monday introduced the appointment of former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard as their new supervisor to prevail Rafa Benitez, with the previous England midfielder signing a two-and-a-half-year contract till June 2024.

“I am very hungry to get began. After talking to the landlord, chairman and the board, I very a lot felt their interest and ambition. I am hoping they felt my ambition and the way onerous I wish to paintings to convey it in combination,” Lampard mentioned in a observation.

Lampard takes over a membership 4 issues above the Premier League relegation zone, and faces the distinct risk of discovering themselves competing outdoor the highest tier of English soccer for the primary time in nearly 70 years subsequent season.

The issues on the membership transcend the dressing room. Marcel Manufacturers left his place as director of soccer in December after creating a string of signings that did not ship, and a successor has but to be discovered.

Benitez used to be nonetheless ready to make some signings sooner than he used to be sacked in mid-January, with a number of names discussed as last-minute doable arrivals sooner than the January switch window closes on Monday evening, including to the sensation of chaos on the membership.

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