Ronald Koeman set to join Everton: Dutch manager leaves Southampton as clubs agree deal
Dutch coach ends two-year spell on south coast to move to Goodison Park
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Your support makes all the difference.Everton and Southampton have agreed a deal for Dutchman Ronald Koeman to take over at Goodison Park.
A fee of approximately £5m will be paid by the Toffees for the services of the 53-year-old, who departs St Mary's after two years.
He achieved two top-10 finishes with the Saints, guding the club into Europe in both of his years there.
He had one year of his contract left to run.
Koeman replaces Roberto Martinez, who was sacked last month after a disappointing campaign. Koeman's brother, Erwin, and fitness coach Jan Kluitenberg will join Ronald on Merseyside.
His managerial record includes spells at Vitesse Arnhem, Ajax, Benfica, PSV Eindhoven, Valencia, AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord, previous to his replacing Mauricio Pochettino in the summer of 2014.
Southampton finished last season sixth after winning 12 of their final 18 matches.
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