The Toffees confirmed that Silva had been appointed to replace outgoing boss Sam Allardyce. The English manager still had 12 months to go on his contract and the club are understood to have paid £6m in compensation to Allardyce.
After spells at Hull City and Watford, Silva joins Everton on a three-year deal
“I’m really proud to be the new Everton manager,” Silva said. “I’m excited and I’m really happy to take this big challenge for us as a club and for me as a manager.”
He has been going up the ladder of English clubs since he arrived in England and has the potential to be a top club’s manager in the future.