Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as their manager, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

Everton have sacked their manager Sean Dyche "with immediate effect". In a statement, the Liverpool-based football club said under-18s head coach and former player Leighton Baines, and club captain Seamus Coleman, "will take charge of first-team affairs on an interim basis".

David Moyes has been appointed as Everton boss for the second time, signing a two-and-a-half year contract at the club. The Scot was identified by the club’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), as its primary target to succeed Sean Dyche after his exit on Thursday.

David Moyes has agreed a deal to return as Everton manager, Sky Sports reported on Friday, more than a decade after the Scot left Merseyside for Manchester United in 2013.

Everton has hired David Moyes for a second stint as manager at the Premier League club. The move was announced Saturday, two days after the club under its new American owners fired manager Sean Dyche.

David Moyes has returned as Everton manager after 12 years, with the club announcing the Scot will succeed Sean Dyche.

Everton fans react to the sacking of Sean Dyche as Blues' manager

Everton hired David Moyes for a second stint as manager at the Premier League club on Saturday. Moyes replaces Sean Dyche, who was fired Thursday with the team just one point above the relegation zone.

Premier League side Everton have confirmed the return of former manager David Moyes, following the recent sacking of Sean Dyche. Everton parted company with Dyche after a poor start to the season, which has resulted in the club battling to save their Premier League status ahead of the move to their brand new stadium next