At 43, the former midfielder replaces Rafael Benitez, dismissed just before the last international break.
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After Derby and Chelsea, place at Everton. Frank Lampard will now take up residence at Goodison Park. The English Club formalized the arrival of his new coach on Monday January 31 on his Twitter account.
At 43, the former midfielder replaces Rafael Benitez, dismissed just before the last international break. Lampard has signed up for two and a half years.
His short-term mission: get out Everton from their plight. Only sixteenth in the league, lhe Liverpool-based club are only four points clear of Newcastle, the first team in the relegation zone.
Welcome to Everton Football Club, Frank Lampard! pic.twitter.com/LuGqBCrrE7
—Everton (@Everton) January 31, 2022
Frank Lampard had been without a club since being sacked by Chelsea in January 2021. He was then replaced by Thomas Tuechel who led the Blues to victory in the Champions League.
He will sit on the Everton bench on Saturday as the Toffees host Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round. Lampard will then prepare for a crucial game against NewcastleFebruary 8.
As a player, Frank Lampard only managed to win five of his 19 games against Everton at Goodison Park.
Today, he became their new manager.
Welcome to the Toffees. pic.twitter.com/M8ZsiN2Hxi
— Sporting Index (@sportingindex) January 31, 2022