Moyes previously managed Everton from 2002 to 2013 before moving to Manchester United to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson. However, he was sacked in his first season after leading the team to a seventh-place finish in the Premier League.

Speaking to the media, Moyes expressed his joy at returning to Everton, saying:"It's exciting to come back again. I enjoyed 11 great years of success at Everton, and I didn’t hesitate to take the opportunity to return to this great club."

In a statement released by the club, Everton’s CEO, Marc Watts, said they were pleased to reappoint Moyes, describing him as an experienced coach who knows the club well, having been at the helm for over a decade:"David Moyes brings over ten years of experience at Everton, and he is the right coach to help us achieve our goals at Goodison Park, We look forward to working with him to build a new vision for Everton," Watts said."

Moyes replaces Sean Dyche, who was sacked on Thursday, hours before Everton defeated third-tier Peterborough United 2-0 in an FA Cup match. Dyche was dismissed due to poor results and unattractive football.

Everton, one of England's most historic clubs with nine league titles, has not won a major trophy since 1995. Last year, the club was purchased by the U.S.-based Friedkin Group for $495 million.

Moyes’ first match in charge will be on Wednesday at Goodison Park, where Everton will host Aston Villa in a Premier League clash.

His immediate task will be addressing Everton’s goal-scoring struggles, as the team has managed just 15 goals in 19 league matches, making them the second-lowest scorers in the division.

Moyes recently parted ways with West Ham after helping the club win the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League. His managerial journey has also taken him to Manchester United, Real Sociedad, and Sunderland. During his first spell at Everton, Moyes managed 518 matches, winning 218 of them.