Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on taking Everton back into European competition after the Italian was appointed a manager of “one of the greatest clubs in England”.
Saturday saw the Merseyside team announce that Ancelotti had become their new permanent manager on a four-and-a-half-year contract.
The 60-year-old then watched from the stands at Goodison Park as Everton played out a goalless draw with Arsenal, who have appointed former Toffees favourite Mikel Arteta as their new manager.
“I’m excited to be here at one of the greatest clubs in England,” Ancelotti told the club’s in-house TV channel in his first interview since his appointment.
The draw with Arsenal left Everton 15th in the Premier League and just four points above the relegation zone.
Nevertheless, Ancelotti, a three-time Champions League-winning coach who was sacked by Napoli this month, said Everton should aim high.
