Everton have announced the appointment of former Watford coach Marco Silva as their new manager, replacing Sam Allardyce.

From the club statement:

"Marco Silva has revealed his pride at being appointed Everton manager and his resolve to build a winning side with a winning style and a deep connection between the team and Evertonians.

The 40-year-old Portuguese confirmed himself as one of Europe’s most talented young bosses in trophy-winning spells in charge of Sporting Lisbon and Olympiakos after overseeing the remarkable rise of GD Estoril in his homeland.
 

Silva introduced an ambitious and expressive style of football at Hull City following his move to the Premier League in January 2017 and effected a similar transformation in playing philosophy at Watford after taking over at Vicarage Road last summer.

Director of Football Marcel Brands described Silva as a manager “who wants to play attractive, attacking football and also wants to work in the structure we have at Everton” and Silva believes the fans will be proud of what they see on the pitch next season."