Everton appoint Frank Lampard as new manager

Everton have appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace the sacked Rafael Benitez.

Lampard became the leading candidate on Friday after Everton held a final round of talks with their candidates, and was formally offered the job on Saturday.

Former Swansea and Derby County manager Paul Clement will be Lampard’s assistant manager.

Lampard had been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in January 2021 with the club ninth in the Premier League.

Prior to his 18-month spell at Chelsea – who he led to an FA Cup final and a top-four finish – Lampard spent a season at Derby, which ended in defeat to Aston Villa in the play-off final.