Belgium boss Roberto Martinez - another ex-Toffees manager, Lille's Ligue 1 title-winning coach Christophe Galtier and Eddie Howe were also understood to be on their shortlist. 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. 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.
To put it simply - we need to be competing at the top-end of the league and to be winning trophies. Everton finished 10th in the Premier League last season under Ancelotti, missing out on European qualification by four points, and last won a trophy in with FA Cup success.
On behalf of the board of directors I wish him well in achieving success for our football club - success our supporters long for and deserve. Everton's campaign begins at home to Southampton, with the first round of fixtures scheduled to take place on the weekend of August 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, who kept a home in the area even after leaving Liverpool in , was keen to return to the Premier League.
He is no stranger to walking into a potentially hostile environment after the reception he received when he took over as Chelsea's interim manager in November following a long, intense rivalry when he was in charge of Liverpool. The Spaniard was roundly jeered when he took charge for his first game at home to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge - but was a resounding success, winning the Europa League and guiding them to third place in the Premier League.
Everton begin their season at home to Southampton on 14 August. The club will confirm the staff who will join Duncan Ferguson and Alan Kelly as part of Benitez's backroom team in the coming days. These comments are now closed. A revealing look at the contrasting fortunes of Beckham, Zidane and Ronaldo following the World Cup. How a sunny afternoon dog walk left Pip Peacock fighting for her life. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football.
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Comments Join the conversation. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. Comment posted by nhughes, at 30 Jun nhughes. What he did at Newcastle was impressive with next to no money. He'll make Everton stable at the back and then use funding to, hopefully, add pace and more goals from out wide at Everton.
It's a solid appointment. What he did for Liverpool will never be forgotten - the aggro from both sides of fans, in the minority, is not needed at all. Johnny Todd replied: Good comment mate. More replies 62 down. People need to get over comments he made. Fans just make themselves look like snowflakes when stuff like this happens. He had a bit of banter at your expense, get over it. Stop acting like teenage girls. Reply posted by Liam, at 30 Jun Liam. Liam replied: Well said!
More replies 34 down. Comment posted by Ceciliars, at 30 Jun Ceciliars. Good luck Rafa in your new job. Thanks for the European Cup in ! Great appointment! More replies 33 down. A good, honest and generous man who has given much to Merseyside. I wish this thoroughly decent man every success. SammyValenteno replied: Merseyside? You mean Liverpool FC. More replies 13 down. Comment posted by all I want is a level playing field, at 30 Jun all I want is a level playing field.
Liam replied: Exactly mate. I'm not worried delighted to see him back in England. If Everton get into the top 4 then fair play, we need more competition. More replies 28 down. Good for Everton, good for the EPL. Reply posted by margaret, at 30 Jun margaret. Comment posted by dad, at 30 Jun dad. This year with the pandemic has been very difficult and football without the fans is totally different. I was following the form of Everton [last season] and obviously away from home they have been fine but not so good at home.
It is crucial. We need the fans behind the team and I think they will be. On Wednesday he described Everton as a great and historic club, and insists that infamous dig was typical of the resolve he will bring to Goodison. Every single club I was there, I was fighting for them. If you analyse things in that context, what you are expecting from your manager is to fight for your club, and I will do that.
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