Everton set to appoint Rafael Benitez as their new manager
Rafael Benitez is expected to be announced as Everton’s new manager today.
The former
Liverpoolmanager has been chosen as successor to
Carlo Ancelotti
, who returned to
Real Madridon June 1, after he agreed to sign a three-year-deal at Goodison Park.
The official announcement is all that remains to seal an appointment that has received a mixed reaction from Everton supporters.
Several banners were hung up outside Goodison Park protesting at
Everton's move for Benitez, while Police are investigating a banner near Benitez’s Merseyside home reading "We Know Where You Live - Don't Sign".
Benitez
was in charge at Anfield for six years and led the club to the Champions League and FA Cup glory.
He had short spells in different clubs including
Inter Milan
,
Chelsea
,
Napoli
,
Real Madrid
,
Newcastle
, and most recently Chinese Super League side
Dalian Professional
.
Former
Wolverhamptonboss
Nuno Espirito
Santo was in Everton’s radar but Benitez became the favorite for the role after holding several rounds of talks with the club board.
Everton will host
Southamptonin their first game of 2021-22 campaign, with the Premier League set to start on August 14-15.
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