Rafael Benítez Returns to Spain as Head Coach of Celta Vigo

Rafael Benítez returns to business and will take the reins of Celta Vigo

Rafa Benítez (63) returns to Spain to take charge of Celta Vigo. This Monday July 3 will mark the start of an exciting period for the Galicians, led by one of the most famous coaches in the world. He has coached over 1,100 matches at various prestigious clubs.

For economic reasons, it took until July, the start of the football season, to formalize what was an open secret: Rafa Benítez will coach Olivívico for the next three seasons .

A project that will begin this Monday when, from 1.30 p.m., in the Regio room, at the club’s headquarters, he will be presented as the main coach of Celta. He will be there centenary coach and will have the opportunity to develop a medium and long term project with these three years signed.

Then, dans l’après-midi, he will direct his first séance d’entraînement. Rubén Blanco, Iván Villar, Marchesín, Coke Carrillo, Unai Núñez, Carlos Domínguez, Fontán, Joseph Aidoo, Sergio Carreira, Mingueza, Kevin, Fran Beltrán, Renato Tapia, Miguel Baeza, Hugo Sotelo, Cervi, Luca de la Torre, Carles Pérez , Miguel, Larsen, Paciencia, Sewdberg, Gael Alonso, Martín Conde et, bien sûr, Iago Aspas.

A period of relaxation

The Madrid manager’s last team was Everton, where he was never well received after his successful spell at Liverpool and from where he was dismissed in January 2022. Since then, despite receiving offers, he hasn’t did not see fit to leave the islands, where his family has lived for almost twenty years.

But Celta’s offer made him happy. Benitez arrives at Celta with a project for the sporting field of stability and balance that contrasts with his long career in the sporting elite.

“Rafa Benítez is one of the most successful coaches in the history of our country. He has coached world-class teams in major European leagues: Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, Real Madrid CF, Inter Milan, Napoli, Newcastle United FC, Valencia CF and Everton.the Galician club proudly said when confirming its incorporation.