Real Madrid have announced that Rafa Benitez will replace Carlo Ancelotti at the club.
The Spaniard, who officially left Napoli on Sunday, was the top contender for the job and Madrid’s vice-president Eduardo Fernandez de Blas told a group of club members on Monday that: “Until three days ago Ancelotti was the best coach in the world, as Jose Mourinho was two years ago and from this week onwards it will be Rafa Benitez.”
Benitez has now formally signed a three-year deal with the Spanish giants.
“Real Madrid will present Rafa Benitez as the new coach for the next three seasons on Wednesday, June 3,” a club statement read.
“The event will take place at 13:00CET in the Royal Box of the Bernabeu, then Rafa Benitez will appear before the media in the press room.”
It marks a return to his native country after an 11-year absence, having won two La Liga titles with Valencia in the past.
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