Key Takeaways from David Moyes' Unveiling at Real Sociedad

Former Manchester United boss David Moyes has revealed that he turned down several offers from Premier League clubs before taking the manager's job at Real Sociedad.  

Moyes was presented to the media Thursday for the first time as La Real boss after taking over at the Spanish club Tuesday following Jagoba Arrasate's sacking in early November.    

The former Everton boss said in the press conference that he had always wished to coach abroad and his move to La Real came after several offers from clubs in the English top flight, per Bruce Archer in the Daily Star.

"It's always been an ambition to manage abroad," said Moyes. "To be completely fulfilled as a coach you have to. It's the right time. I've had six months off and I'm raring to go. I never had any doubt. I had several offers from the Premier League."

Moyes took over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford following the latter's retirement at the end of the 2012-13 season. Just 10 months later, he was sacked after a torrid term.

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He has signed an 18-month contract at La Real and must look to turn the club's fortunes around as they currently sit 15th in La Liga with just two wins in 11 games after a poor start to the season.

When asked to compare his managerial style to either former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola or previous Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, Moyes sided with the latter, per AS:

Real Sociedad fans will no doubt hope that the 51-year-old has a similar impact to either one of those great managers, who have four La Liga titles between them.

Moyes did hint that he would be looking to improve the current side with some potential UK-based signings, per AFP's Kieran Canning:

Moyes also revealed that former La Real player and his former charge at Everton, Mikel Arteta, had a part to play in him taking up the job at Anoeta, per Spanish football writer David Cartlidge:

A regular criticism of Moyes in his time at Old Trafford was that he changed United's style from an attacking, exciting one to a more reactive one.

He made assurances Thursday that he would instil an entertaining brand of football at the San Sebastian outfit and that he was dedicated to winning, per the Mirror's Jack Lang.

"I want my teams to play with flexibility and lots of attacking options," he said. "I want to enjoy it... but I care more about winning than I do about anything else."

Moyes' first opportunity to pick up a win as Real Sociedad boss comes in La Liga on Saturday away to Deportivo La Coruna after an impressive 2-1 home victory over champions Atletico Madrid last weekend.

After many successful years at Everton, the Scot's reputation has taken quite a hit after his United travails, but Sociedad offers him a chance to rebuild his standing in the game.

Moyes cut a relaxed figure at his unveiling. He will likely be eager to get a win on the board as early as possible and move La Real up La Liga away from the intense scrutiny of the Premier League.