Everton director of football Marcel Brands has signed a three-year contract extension.
The Dutchman, who arrived at Goodison Park in June 2018 and joined the club’s board the following January, believes progress is being made and he has an important summer ahead in supporting manager Carlo Ancelotti’s plans.
“Everton is a very special football club and a club with clear and exciting ambitions,” he said.
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“We are making good progress and I believe we have everything in place for us to be successful.
“I am delighted to continue to work alongside such supportive and ambitious colleagues on our board and executive team and this, together with such a talented manager and supportive owner and chairman, puts us in a really strong position for the future.”
Brands was praised for his work so far by chairman Bill Kenwright.
“There hasn’t really been any doubt for some time that Marcel and I would sit down and agree a new contract,” he said.
“As well as being terrific at his job, Marcel has an excellent working relationship with Carlo and with our CEO Denise (Barrett-Baxendale) and myself. It was important to maintain the structure and stability we have put in place over recent years.
“(Majority shareholder) Farhad (Moshiri) and I both wish our leadership team success and happiness as we all work together to build an exciting future for our great club.”
The Toffees showed their intent by bringing Ancelotti to the club in December 2019. The Italian, who has won league titles all over Europe, is tasked with making them regular top four contenders.
Last season, Everton finished 12th in the Premier League on 49 points.
Ancelotti is aiming to push them further up the table this time around. After 31 games they are on the same amount of points and are challenging for a spot in Europe.
A strong season run-in could see them finish fifth.
Ancelotti and Brands are poised for a busy summer transfer window. They’re targeting Max Aarons of Norwich City, who has impressed at right-back during their promotion campaign.
They’ve also been linked with young AC Milan star Rafael Leao, who could cost up to £50million.
One player they’re looking to offload is PSG loanee Moise Kean.
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