OFFICIAL: Sunderland Appoint David Moyes
David Moyes will replace Sam Allardyce at the Sunderland AFC helm, following Big Sam’s appointment as the new England manager on Friday.
The 53-year old, who is joining the club on a four-year deal, stated: “I am delighted to have joined Sunderland. I am relishing the challenge and excited by the opportunity.
“I have taken over a big British club with a great support and I’m looking forward to working in the Premier League again.
“I look forward to continuing the good work done by Sam.”
Club chairman Ellis Short told SAFC’s website: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome David Moyes to Sunderland, who was by far and away our first choice.
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“He is a man whose football pedigree speaks for itself and is someone I have long admired. I have spoken with him on many occasions and I have always been hugely impressed.
“He was my number one managerial target for the last five appointments, but his desire to honour existing contracts meant we were not able to bring him to Sunderland previously.
“To be able to finally welcome him as our manager is fantastic news for the club.
“The fact that David has committed to a four-year deal is a clear demonstration of his belief in what he can achieve here. It is our aim to become a better, stronger and more stable football club and with a manager of David’s calibre and experience at the helm, we have a fantastic opportunity to begin looking upwards, rather than downwards every season.”
The Scot managed Everton for 11 years, before being announced as Sir Alex’s successor at Manchester United in 2013. His last job was with La Liga outfit Real Sociedad.
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