Frank Lampard Set to Be Unveilled As Everton Boss
Former Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard is set to take over as Everton’s manager after the sacking of Rafael Benitez on January 16. Lampard is set to be named Everton manager, GOAL.COM can confirm. The unweilling should be done in a few days.
The former Chelsea boss has beaten Duncan Ferguson and Vitor Perreira to the job after a series of interviews on Friday in London.
Everton’s managerial position has been open since the club dismissed Rafa Benitez on January 16, ending his stint after just six-and-a-half months.
Former Everton star Wayne Rooney had been heavily linked to the role, but the Derby County boss admitted that he turned down the club’s approach to focus on his current job.
Lampard was then appointed by his longtime club Chelsea, making him the first English manager of the club in two decades. He guided the Blues to a fourth-place finish and the FA Cup final in his first season. However, after a poor run of results, Lampard was dismissed in 2021 as Chelsea went on to win the Champions League under Thomas Tuchel.
