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Manager Koeman leaves Southampton for Everton millions

Dutchman Ronald Koeman became the new manager of English Premier League club Everton on Tuesday after his previous club Southampton reluctantly agreed to release him a year early from his contract.

The 53-year-old -- who guided Southampton to their highest finish in the Premier League of sixth last term and a place in the Europa League -- signed a three-year contract with Everton and replaces Roberto Martinez, who was sacked just before the end of the Premier League campaign.

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