Roberto Martinez talks of 'huge pressure' after replacing David Moyes as manager of Everton Roberto Martinez has admitted he will be under "huge pressure" after he was confirmed as the new manager of Everton. The former Wigan boss has signed a four-year deal, with the club confirming his appointment in a short statement earlier this afternoon. "Everton Football Club is today delighted to confirm the appointment of Roberto Martinez as its next manager," it read. Addressing a press conference, Martinez spoke of his pride at succeeding David Moyes, who left the club to become the Manchester United manager. "It is a real special day to come to Everton and have this feeling already of excitement and honour and I'd like to thank the chairman (Bill Kenwright) for this opportunity," he said at his unveiling. There is huge pressure but I am extremely proud of that pressure because it means what David Moyes did in 11 years is set high standards and lay an incredible platform. I feel lucky to be able to carry on that work. He has given Everton an identity and an incredible standard and all I want to do is be humble and hard-working enough to take this magnificent job to the next level. Asked why he had chosen now to leave Wigan, having turned down Aston Villa and Liverpool previously he added: "It is simple: it came in a natural way. It has been a phenomenal time at Wigan but after four seasons this was the right time and I knew Everton was the right club. It has been a natural transition to be involved in such an exciting club. Martinez had been in talks with the club for the past few days after Everton agreed a compensation deal with Wigan, which is thought to be in the region of £1.5m.