Everton news: Dan Micciche to leave player development lead coach role

Everton have announced player development lead coach Dan Micciche will be leaving the club next month to pursue a new opportunity in the Middle East.

Former Arsenal, Tottenham and MK Dons coach Micciche is the latest off-field member of staff set to leave the club.

Director of football Kevin Thelwell will exit upon the expiry of his contract in the summer, while head of academy recruitment James Vaughan will depart later this month.

In March, Everton announced changes in their executive structure with chief commercial and communications officer Richard Kenyon also leaving.

One senior appointment sees the appointment of Angus Kinnear as their new chief executive, with the Leeds United CEO beginning the role on 1 June.

With eight first-team players out of contract and a further four seeing their loan deals coming to an end, it promises to be a busy summer of recruitment both on and off the pitch.