With his contract at Everton due to expire at the end of the season, Moyes had been considering his future for several weeks, but the Scot was leaning towards staying at Goodison Park before a dramatic 48 hours that changed the face of English football.
On Wednesday United manager Alex Ferguson rocked the sport when he revealed he would retire at the end of the season, prompting the Premier League champions to make their move for Moyes, who had been recommended by the man he will replace as Old Trafford supremo.
"Things have developed very quickly," Moyes said on Friday. "It was a whirlwind and it would be completely wrong to say it was done a month ago.
"Everton Football Club is such an important thing for me. But as for thinking about turning the job down, if I am being honest, I have to say no I didn't.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Access to Exclusive Premium Stories
Over 30 subscriber-only stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app