Former Everton player, Steven Pienaar, has become the club’s first ever official International Ambassador, the club have announced.
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Pienaar made over 200 appearances as a player for the Toffees during two stints with the club between 2007 and 2016.
The midfielder hit the back of the net on 24 occasions during his time with Everton and has only recently retired from his playing career after a spell back in his native South Africa with Bidvest Wits F.C.
In a statement released by Everton, the club confirmed that Pienaar would “focus on supporting commercial activities for the Club and its Official Club Partners, as well as helping to continue to build the profile of Everton Football Club across the globe”.
Speaking of his delight at returning to the club and being named as an International Ambassador, Pienaar said:
I have felt enormous affection for the club since the day I first signed and I am both honoured and delighted to become an official International Ambassador.
Everton Football Club is very special to me and I look forward to further developing our unique bond in my new role and helping to spread the word of its fantastic work.
This is a very proud day for me and I am delighted to be returning to a club that made me feel so welcome as a player.
Pienaar is extremely popular back in his homeland and is considered to be one of South Africa’s greatest ever footballers.
The Head of Commercial at Everton Football Club, Alan McTavish, spoke of Pienaars popularity as a player and how his new role will benefit all involved:
Steven was one of the Club’s most exciting players across the last decade. He had a great relationship with the Everton fans but also entertained fans of the Premier League for many years.
He is one of the most recognised African players with continental and international appeal and we are excited to start work in collaboration with both Steven and our commercial partners for the benefit of all concerned.
