Premier League champions Manchester United have appointed Everton manager David Moyes as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor at Old Trafford.

Moyes, out of contract at the end of the season, leaves Everton after 11 years in charge at Goodison Park.

The 50-year-old Scot has agreed a six-year deal to replace Ferguson, who announced his retirement on Wednesday after 26 years at United.

Moyes will take charge on 1 July.

Everton said in a statement: "Everton can confirm that David Moyes will leave the club at the end of the season.

"The manager met chairman Bill Kenwright early yesterday evening and confirmed his desire to join Manchester United.

"The chairman, on behalf of the club, would like to place on record his thanks to David for the massive contribution he has made to Everton since his arrival in March 2002. He has been an outstanding manager."

Moyes was installed as favourite to leave Everton for United following a rush of bets over the weekend, even before speculation mounted about Ferguson's retirement.

Ferguson, who stays at Old Trafford as a director and ambassador, has had a close relationship with his successor throughout his managerial career and considered appointing him as his assistant when Moyes was in charge at Preston North End.

Moyes had insisted he would make any decision on his Everton future until the end of the season, but has now accepted the challenge of succeeding the man many have seen as his mentor.

He has won widespread acclaim for consistently guiding Everton into the upper reaches of the Premier League on a limited budget, including reaching the qualifying stages of the Champions League in 2005, when they lost to eventual semi-finalists Villarreal.

Moyes has not won a trophy in his time at Goodison Park but United's hierarchy - and no doubt Ferguson - have been impressed by the stability he has brought and his ability to keep Everton punching above their financial weight.

He now has the challenge of continuing Ferguson's successes as United defend the Premier League title they clinched on 22 April and is expected to have transfer resources that are vast compared to those he enjoyed at Everton.

One of his first tasks will be to resolve the future of Wayne Rooney. The England striker had told the club he wants to leave, but could still be persuaded to stay should he receive assurances that he is central to Moyes' plans.

Moyes will also be charged with plotting United's campaign to win back the Champions League trophy they last won against Chelsea in Moscow in 2008.

Everton, meanwhile, begin their search for Moyes's replacement, with Wigan manager Roberto Martinez and Swansea boss Michael Laudrup both strongly linked with a move to Goodison Park.

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This is huge news for David Moyes.
Congrats to him.

Man U go suffer next season

Congrats but UP chelsea and bravo to all MANU fans.

CONGRATS TO MOYES. HOPE HE WILL DO WELL OR EVEN SURPASS HIS SCOTTISH BROTHER FERGUSON'S RECORD. INSHA ALLAH

I dey laaaaaaaaafffff. Relegation tinzzzz

cyril83: Man U go suffer next season

My chelsea will deal with them.

Welcome to Man U

sir Alex don rush resign for d fear of mourinho's return 2 chelsea.

cyril83: Man U go suffer next season

Based on what?

Can moyes wear d shoe? D shoe is bigger than david.

up bayern muchen

I can only wish Moyes well. This show may be too big to fit though!

Since Fergie and Moyes are pals and both Scottish, Fergie as the director and ambassador of man u will be of help to Moyes in times of trouble

Mooaloji: Can moyes wear d shoe? D shoe is bigger than david.

nonsense moyes is far better than ferguson. moyes built a team out of nothing. man u has reputation and all the money even before ferguson joined united

This is going to be a new era for Man Utd. The new coach has to start all over with his style of play.

Chelsea fans with their funny opinion, instead of them to credit a legend them dey talk of fear! Tufia

Na Europa league( Thursday football) na him get Manutd next season oooo because na die Manutd dey

man u no see mourinho sign..,who be dis moyes sef.....mtcheeeeww

it might take man united like 6 months to recover from the big loss. don't see them retaining the EPL next season.

legalwealth:

My chelsea will deal with them.

i dont think so

cyril83: Man U go suffer next season

i c an categorically say without a doubt dat manu can neverwin against chelsea again.....rep d BLUEZ

akraym: Since Fergie and Moyes are pals and both Scottish, Fergie as the director and ambassador of man u will be of help to Moyes in times of trouble

I hear you, Fergie go enter pitch come play for am ni.. Even when Fergie dey bench dem dey wipe Manutd...

pls welcome on board
we will encourage u as we did to sir

SailorXY:
Based on what?

i'd have gone for Michael Laudrup. Never rated Moyes, hope he would not be like AVB in Chelsea!

MOYES DID BEAT CHELSEA WITH EVERTON
UP BLUES THOUGH.

am a die hard chelsea fan but i know moyes is d ryt man for the job... Best of luck bro

Yay

legalwealth:

My chelsea will deal with them.

Not Chelsea it should be portmouth because Man Utd will be sleeping.

Nnamdi99: man u no see mourinho sign..,who be dis moyes sef.....mtcheeeeww

Mou may be a gud coach but he is not the right man for the job. Man U nids stability and consistency after the retirement of such a legend. I knew SAF is a wise man who wil never give MoU the job. Mou wil give u max of 3/4yrs in a club and leave d team in tatters. Inter is a livin proof, i just pity Madrid nxt season after Mou's departure.Moyes is a wise choice, may take him time to adapt like Fegier, but he wil get deir.