Ronald Koeman to Everton: Toffees agree £5m deal to bring Dutchman to Goodison Park from Southampton
EVERTON will pay Premier League rivals Southampton around £5million in compensation to make Ronald Koeman their new manager.
After days of negotiation between the two clubs, the Dutchman is set to be formally announced as the new Toffees boss imminently.
Ronald Koeman leaves after two excellent years in charge of SouthamptonRoberto Martinez was sacked just before the end of the season after fan unrest
Koeman, 53, leaves after two years in charge at St Mary’s – where he lead the Saints to seventh and sixth in the Premier League.
Everton had been without a manager after sacking Roberto Martinez just before the end of the season.
Koeman, a former star for the Dutch national team, had previously promised to stay at Southampton for the final season of his contract.
Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri (left) and chairman Bill Kenwright
He has been a huge hit on the South Coast, winning nearly 50 per cent (44) of 91 matches in all competitions to lead the club to two very impressive finishes.
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