The former Seasiders defender has put pen to paper on a deal at Bloomfield Road until June 2028, and will be hoping to replicate the success he enjoyed as a player - during which time he won promotion from both League One and the Championship under Simon Grayson and Ian Holloway respectively.
Since hanging up his playing boots in 2018, the 43-year-old has enjoyed a pretty successful coaching career on the whole.
During his time with Barrow he won the National League title, while a four-and-a-half year stint with Bolton Wanderers saw him deliver promotion from League Two and the EFL Trophy.
The Trotters were also close to reaching the Championship, but were defeated by Oxford United in the 2024 play-off final, with Evatt’s departure from the Toughsheet Community Stadium coming six months later.
Returning to Blackpool will ignite a number of memories for Evatt, with his last game in Tangerine coming back in 2012.
The fixture saw the Seasiders draw 1-1 away to Bristol City, courtesy of a late Tom Ince equaliser.
Here’s where the final Blackpool team featuring Evatt are now:
13. SUB: Neal Eardley
Neal Eardley played for Blackpool between 2009 and 2013, and now works with the club's youth squad. Photo: Ian Walton
14. SUB: Robert Harris
Robert Harris joined the Seasiders from Queen of the South in 2011, and remained contracted to the club for three years. The 38-year-old's last club was FC United in 2019. Photo: Ian Walton
15. SUB: Tiago Gomes
Tiago Gomes spent the 2012/13 season with Blackpool. The midfielder hasn't played since 2018, with his last club being Melaka United. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
16. SUB: Angel Martinez
Angel Martinez was with the Seasiders from 2011 to 2014. Since retiring his roles have included media work in Spain. Photo: Stu Forster
17. SUB: Gerardo Bruna
Gerardo Bruna only featured four times for Blackpool during his time with the club. The midfielder's most recent club is Spanish side lower league side CD Unión Puerto. Photo: Clive Brunskill
18. SUB: Nouha Dicko
Nouha Dicko was loaned to Blackpool twice from Wigan Athletic during 2012 and 2013. The striker is currently playing for Paris FC in Ligue 1. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst