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Everton's official website (EvertonFC.com) and their official twitter account @ Everton have confirmed that David Moyes will leave Everton this season.

The Everton statement in full.

Everton can confirm that David Moyes will leave the Club at the end of the season.

The Chairman Bill Kenwright Manager met early yesterday evening (Wednesday 8th May) and confirmed his desire to join Manchester United.

The Chairman, on behalf of the Club, would like to place on record his thanks to David for the massive contribution he has made ​​to the Everton since his arrival in March 2002. He has been an outstanding manager.

During his tenure at Goodison Park, David has taken charge of the team on over 500 occasions Including four European campaigns.

His final two games as Everton Manager will be the remaining Premier League matches against West Ham United and Chelsea.

Officials Everton will start the search for a replacement manager immediately.

Sources: http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/05/09/moyes-to-depart

From Exs United Player

“I would welcome the appointment of Moyes — somebody who is there for the long term.

“This club does not go for quick fixes.”

- Gary Neville

“I would not be surprised if it’s Moyes. He has done a marvellous job at Everton.

- Denis Law

“The two on the list are Mourinho and Moyes — you’ve got the two extremes there.”

- Bryan Robson

“What an act to follow. I guess only Mourinho would have the confidence to strut through the door.

“If it were me, I’d go for Moyes.”

- Michael Owen

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"Something that impresses me is that he never loses its competitiveness. Regardless of all whatever he has always had a hunger to win. He's a winner."

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