Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Everton’s ambition for the future attracted him to the club.

The 60-year-old Italian, who signed a four-and-a-half-year deal to become Everton’s permanent new manager on Saturday, was unveiled to the media at Goodison Park on Monday.

“The biggest factor was the ambition of the club, the history that this club has, the tradition, the atmosphere of the supporters,” Ancelotti said.

“Also, the fact this club wants to improve. We want to be a better team, we want to compete. These were the reasons I decided to come here.”

Ancelotti, who won the old European Cup twice with AC Milan and the Champions League with Real Madrid, paid tribute to Duncan Ferguson for his role as caretaker boss following Marco Silva’s dismissal on December 6.

“I met Duncan after the (Arsenal) game. He will be my assistant,” Ancelotti added. “He’s really important for me.

“Duncan knows really well the characteristics of the players and the atmosphere at the training ground. It will be really helpful.”