To say David Moyes has taken his time deciding to become the new manager of Real Sociedad would be something of an understatement. But the idea that he has been like a kid standing at the side of a swimming pool, keen to take the plunge but terrified of the potential consequences, would also be rather unfair. Because this is a bit more serious than the mere shock of freezing water. This is a decision that could tarnish an already damaged reputation, and Moyes needed to be as sure as he possibly could be that taking charge of a Spanish club languishing towards the bottom of La Liga with only limited financial resources was the right move.
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Manchester United sacked David Moyes after 10 months in April
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The former Preston boss previously built his reputation at Everton
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Moyes is yet to see a contract - despite Sociedad announcing his arrival
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The 51-year-old was impressed with club president Jokin Aperribay
Throw in the fact that working abroad has long appealed to Moyes and the chance to manage in @placeholder, at a time when Spanish football boasts many of the world’s finest players, was hard to ignore.