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Marcel Brands has issued a statement after Everton confirm that the director of football has left his position. In his statement, the Dutchman explains how he and Everton had a ‘clear difference’ in their views on how the club should be run.
Marcel Brands said: “On Friday, following a personal conversation with the chairman and my fellow board members, we agreed that I would step down from my post as director of football and as a member of the Everton Football Club board. This decision has taken some time and some consideration and was one of the most difficult I have faced in my career. The board and I agreed that there is a clear difference in the vision and direction for this beautiful club and, with that in mind, the decision was taken. I want to thank everyone in the club who I have worked closely with over the last three and a half years. There are a lot of talented people at Everton with huge passion and commitment to move the club forward, both on and off the pitch. I want to wish all of the squad every success, and I am convinced that there is enough quality to improve the current situation quickly. It has been an honour for me to work at this fantastic club and I wish everyone associated with Everton the very best for the future.”
The club also released a statement which said ‘a strategic review of the football structure will now take place which will inform the best model for the club to proceed with in the long-term’.
Everton statement read “The owner and directors would like to thank Marcel for the service he has given to the club over the past three and a half years and wish him well for his future. In the meantime, the owner and board of directors will continue to provide our manager, Rafa Benitez, with their full support.”
