Former manager Carlo Ancelotti is suing Everton in London’s high court.
The Italian, 64, was appointed by the club in December 2019 before going on to enjoy an 18-month spell in charge at Goodison Park.
He resigned from his position to return to Real Madrid for a second spell in June 2021.
Ancelotti’s claim was made on Friday, according to court records, and relates to “general commercial contracts and arrangements”.
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No further details of the claim were given.
Ancelotti’s legal team are yet to comment while Everton have not responded to The Athletic’s request.
The club are set for a testing summer having only narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season.
They remain in a difficult financial situation with a number of players expected to leave while owner Farhad Moshiri continues to look for investment to help finance the building of a new stadium.
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