Dutchman Ronald Koeman became the new manager of English Premier League club Everton on Tuesday June 14,2016 after his previous club Southampton reluctantly agreed to release him a year early from his contract.
The 53-year-old -- who guided Southampton to their highest finish in the Premier League of sixth last term and a place in the Europa League -- signed a three-year contract with Everton and replaces Roberto Martinez, who was sacked just before the end of the Premier League campaign.
Ronald Koeman -- who had said earlier this year he would see out the last year of his three-year contract with the Saints -- has been lured to Everton by the promise by the club's major shareholder, Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri, of more than £100 million (125 million euros, $141 million) for new signings.
Ronald Koeman, who has previously coached the big Dutch league trio of PSV, Feyenoord and Ajax, said it was a proud moment for him to take ove the reins despite their disappointing Premier League campaign which saw them finish 11th.
"I am very excited to be Everton manager," said Koeman, who was part of the outstanding Dutch side that won the Euro 1988 title.
"I believe in the club, in the team, in the fans and in our ability to achieve things in the future.
"Everton is a club with a great history and real ambition and it is a proud feeling for me to be part of what we want to go and do, together with the chairman (Bill Kenwright) and Farhad Moshiri.
"I am looking forward to meeting everyone at the club and to preparing for a big season in the Premier League."
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