Roberto Martinez Departs from Everton: Latest Details and Reaction

Roberto Martinez’s disappointing tenure as Everton’s manager has come to an end, as the club announced his departure on Thursday.

Everton Football Club regrets to announce that Roberto Martinez has left his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect.The Chairman and the Board of Directors would like to place on record their thanks for the dedication and commitment Roberto has shown during his three seasons with the Club.

Roberto has been a great ambassador for the Club, conducting himself, at all times, with the utmost integrity and dignity.

He secured the Club its highest ever Premier League points total, a place in the last 16 of the Europa League and appearances in both domestic cup semi-finals.

He has also played a key role in the development of several young players, managing their progression to the Everton First Team and International honours.

The news comes ahead of the Toffees’ last Premier League match of the season against Norwich City on Sunday.

Martinez’s departure had been coming for some time after a terrible 2015-16 Premier League season, and he leaves the Merseyside club sitting 12th in the English …

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