Moyes to leave Everton; wants to join United

The Associated Press, Manchester, England | Sports | Thu, May 09 2013, 9:49 PM

Everton confirmed Thursday that manager David Moyes is leaving the club at the end of the season and wants to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

While United has not yet made an announcement on who will succeed Ferguson at Old Trafford, the statement from Everton clears the way for Moyes to be hired.

Everton said on its website Thursday that it "can confirm that David Moyes will leave the Club at the end of the season," adding that Moyes met with chairman Bill Kenwright "and confirmed his desire to join Manchester United."

Moyes has never won a major trophy in his coaching career, but should help to ensure a smooth transition between Glaswegian managers.

The 50-year-old Moyes has shown loyalty and staying power in his 11 years with Everton — attributes that should go down well at United which is trying to maintain stability at the club an avoid any radical changes to the structure after Ferguson steps up to the boardroom when the season ends.