Former Juventus manager linked with Everton job – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Andrea Pirlo has emerged as a shock candidate to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as Everton manager, according to Calcio Mercato.
The Toffees are on the hunt for a new boss after Ancelotti left the club in order to join Real Madrid for a second stint.
Pirlo is also currently a free agent after parting ways with Juventus whom he only led for one season.
Things did not go according to plan for the former midfield maestro in his first season on top-level management. Juventus ended up finishing fourth in the Italian top-flight and ended a run of eight consecutive league titles as Inter Milan claimed the glory for the first time since 2011.
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It would be a shock if Pirlo was appointed as Everton boss. He has yet to truly prove himself as a quality manager and has no experience working or playing in England. Pirlo spent 20-years of his professional career in his native Italy before ending his playing days with a two-year spell in the United States.
Several figures have been linked with the Everton vacancy including Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Nuno Espirito Santo, Eddie Howe and even David Moyes.
West Ham may make a return by Moyes to Goodison Park difficult as he led them to the Europa League and had the Hammers playing their best football in years last season.
Moyes could be tempted to return to Everton given his history and attachment to the club.
Moyes previously managed the Toffees between 2002-2013, leading the club to fourth place in the 2004/05 season and to the 2009 FA Cup final where they lost to Chelsea.
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Author:Eshlin Vedan