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- Everton have appointed former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez as their new manager. The 61-year-old Spaniard has signed a three-year deal and succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, who resigned in early June to return to Real Madrid.
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Jul 5, 2021 · The 61-year-old will become the Toffees' fifth permanent manager in as many years and will replace Carlo Ancelotti, who left Goodison Park to return to Real Madrid earlier this month.
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Everton have appointed Rafael Benitez as their new manager on a three-year deal.
Former Liverpool boss Benitez, 61, becomes Carlo Ancelotti's successor at Goodison Park after the Italian resigned from his post to return to Real Madrid on June 1.
Everton said in a club statement the Spaniard's appointment followed "a robust and wide-reaching recruitment process" over the last three weeks, which saw "multiple interviews with several candidates".
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Duncan Ferguson and goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly will form part of Benitez's backroom team, while further additions will be named in the coming days.
Benitez will begin work with the Everton squad when they return for pre-season training from July 5.
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Rafael Benitez arrives at Everton's training ground ahead of his appointment as the club's new manager
Everton's majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri said: "Rafa impressed us greatly with his knowledge and experience but, above all, the passion and hunger he showed to join our club.
"We are appointing Rafa because we believe he will bring success to our club and to Evertonians. To put it simply - we need to be competing at the top-end of the league and to be winning trophies.
Sky Sports' Ben Grounds:
"Rafa Benitez understands the feelings of some Everton supporters, who have made it be known they are against his appointment as manager.
"But, in applying and taking up the role, the Spaniard feels he can win his doubters over with results on the pitch. Benitez's arrival comes 11 years after he left Liverpool, where he spent six years as manager, winning the Champions League and FA Cup.
"Benitez was sold on the club's potential, and reportedly rejected approaches from two Serie A clubs with a return to the Premier League his priority. Here's the checklist that awaits him at Goodison Park..."
Jun 30, 2021 · Everton have appointed former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez as their new manager. The 61-year-old Spaniard has signed a three-year deal and succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, who resigned in early...
Jun 30, 2021 · Everton sign former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez to replace Carlo Ancelotti. The Spanish boss is back in the Premier League. By Roger Gonzalez. Jun 30, 2021 at 2:18 pm ET • 1 min read....
Jun 17, 2021 · Image: Rafa Benitez was manager of Everton's rivals Liverpool from 2004 to 2010 Benitez managed Everton's rivals Liverpool from 2004 to 2010 and lifted the Champions League, FA Cup and the UEFA ...
Jun 26, 2021 · Everton are hopeful of confirming Rafael Benitez as Carlo Ancelotti's successor within days. Former Liverpool manager Benitez, 61, has held several rounds of negotiations with Everton...
