David Moyes admits it will be an emotional farewell to Goodison Park on Sunday but will not be distracted by the moment.
The former West Ham and Manchester United boss has returned to Merseyside this season and steered Everton away from a relegation battle and sitting comfortably in midtable.
New ownership has also arrived in the form of Friedkin Group, who brought Moyes back into the fray.
And the Toffees boss will be desperate to make the final match at Goodison Park a memorable one when Southampton visit on Sunday.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Moyes said: “There are a lot of people who are a bit more wise and knowledgeable about Everton and Goodison Park than I am.
“There is some great history, great stories, great managers and great players who have all been here – I’m just the one who’s going to shut the door on the way out!
“It will be sad, but we are moving into something that is going to give us a bigger and better future.
“I think all the Evertonians have been waiting for this moment for quite some time now.
“The new stadium is something everybody has been looking forward to. It will be a sad and emotional day but I’ve got to keep the players focused on the game.”
Moyes was then asked for his personal highlight of working at Goodison Park, and he went all the way back to the beginning for his answer.
He added: “Undoubtedly my arrival, the first time. The first day and coming onto the pitch against Fulham is probably it for me because that was the start.
“There were question marks over how long it would last but I had really good people who let me get on with my job and gave me everything I needed.
“That is the moment I remember out of everything.”
