Everton manager Roberto Martinez signs new five year deal with club

Roberto Martinez has had an impressive first season with Everton

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has earned a new five year contract after his stellar first season with the club according to The Mirror.

The Spaniard surpassed the achievements of his predecessor David Moyes and will see his team playing in the Europa League next season after narrowly missing out on Champions League football.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has been bowled over by Martinez’s attacking philosophy and has decided to hand the manager a five year contract which will see him become one of the highest paid managers in England.

Kenwright was quoted as saying: “In many commentators' eyes, Roberto Martinez is the best young manager in Europe. We agree.

"He has made us even better - in his debut season he broke our Premier League record points haul, got us back into Europe and developed some of the most exciting young footballers in the game.

"He conducts himself off the pitch in the same way. He undertakes his business with great style, confidence, positivity and class. He is an Everton man.

"When we find our man, we empower him. We support and provide him with everything at our disposal. We commit to our managers, and we're immensely pleased that Roberto has committed to us."

Everton is ready to back their manager up to the hilt and won’t stand in his way if he decides to splash the cash to rebuild the squad this summer.

A thrrilled Martinez said: "I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to make a further commitment to Everton. I loved my first season at the club. I could not be more proud of the way Everton performed.

"I am really excited about next season. I knew from the moment I arrived at Everton that this was a special place."

The 40-year-old was tipped for a move away from the Merseyside club but will now stay with them for the long haul.