Rafael ‘Rafa’ Benitez has been one of Europe’s most successful managers of the last 20 years, but things didn't work out for him after a shock move to the blue half of Merseyside.
A trophy winner at six different European clubs, and worshipped still by fans at Valencia, Liverpool and Newcastle United.
It is the second time Benitez has succeeded Carlo Ancelotti after he took over from the Italian at Real Madrid in 2015. There, like at many of his former clubs, he fell foul of disagreements with owners and board members.
It didn't work out for him at Goodison Park either, with the Spaniard lasting just over six months at the club before he was sacked following a run of just one win in 13 games.
He has never shied away from difficult, high-pressure assignments, and certainly hasn't succeeded everywhere - Inter Milan, Napoli and Celta Vigo fans will join the Everton faithful in not remembering his stints fondly.
However, few in the game can match his list of honours: two La Liga titles, a Champions League, two UEFA Cup/Europa Leagues, a FIFA Club World Cup and many other domestic and continental trophies.
His travels around the dugouts of Europe - and China - saw him eventually return to the Premier League, but after being hounded out of Everton by a furious set of fans, he's now available to take up a new project.
Early career
Big move to Valencia
Big time at Liverpool
Off to Inter Milan
Chelsea fire-fighter
Italian return at Napoli
The Real Madrid job
Newcastle rejuvenation
Turbulent Toffees
Returning to Spain
Rafael Benitez net worth
Personal life
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