Roberto Martinez: Signed a four-year deal at Goodison Park
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Everton have confirmed the arrival of Roberto Martinez as their new manager in a four-year deal.
Everton and Wigan agreed a compensation package believed to be £1.5m earlier this week for the Spaniard, who succeeds David Moyes following his move to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
Martinez, 39, led Wigan to a memorable FA Cup final triumph last month and despite being unable to save them from relegation to the Championship, he emerged as the outright first-choice of Everton chairman Bill Kenwright from a three-man shortlist believed to also include Porto's Vitor Pereira and former Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick.
Kenwright made an an official approach on May 24 and four days later Martinez told Wigan chairman Dave Whelan he wanted to leave.
A statement on the Wigan website read: "Roberto's influence at the club, both as a player and manager, an association that spanned over a decade, will remain unforgettable to all Latics fans and the club would like to place on record its appreciation for his tireless work during that time, culminating in FA Cup glory last month at Wembley Stadium.
"The club now begins its search for a new manager as we seek to make a return to the Barclays Premier League and progress in the Europa League."
Former Everton striker Kevin Campbell believes Martinez will be "a breath of fresh air" after Moyes' more regimented approach.
"The way he plays the game, the fans are going to like the style, and I think the players are going to improve, and that's really important," he said.
"Everton have wonderfully gifted players and I think he will give them a new lease of life."
Source : http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8758453/Everton-poised-to-confirm-Roberto-Martinez-as-new-manager-at-Goodison-Park
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