Everton have offered their vacant managerial position to former England midfielder Frank Lampard. Lampard, 43, has been out of work for a year after being sacked as Chelsea manager last January, leaving the Blues after 18 months in charge. Portuguese Vitor Pereira and caretaker Duncan Ferguson also had their second interviews for the job on Friday, but the club decided to move for Lampard.
His appointment comes after Rafael Benitez was sacked subsequently winning just one of his last 13 games. Pereira initially looked set to be offered the job after holding very positive talks and said club officials were enthusiastic of what he proposed to them. Also, Former Toffee, Wayne Rooney was in contention for the role but turned down the chance to talk with Everton as he wants to stay at Championship strugglers Derby.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
