Rafael Benitez appointed as Real Madrid new Coach

Rafael Benitez has been confirmed as the new coach of Real Madrid on a three-year deal. The former Liverpool FC boss will be presented as the new boss on Wednesday, having spent the past two days working at the club’s training centre and meeting with a number on the Real hierarchy, including director of institutional relations Emilio Butrageno. Benitez, 55, has spent the past two seasons with Serie A side Napoli and won the Coppa Italia during his first year in charge.


In a statement on their official website, Real Madrid said: "Real Madrid C. F. will present Rafa Benítez as the new first team coach for the next three seasons today, Wednesday 3 June. "The ceremony will take place at 1pm CEST in the presidential box of the Santiago Bernabeu. Following his unveiling, Rafa Benitez will hold a press conference in the press room." 
But having already decided he was leaving Italy, the Spaniard failed to guide the Naples club to Champions League football at the end of this season.