The Centenary season, an unforgettable and unique event for the Celta fans, suggests that it will have a formidable leader from the bench: Real Club Celta has reached a preliminary agreement with Rafa Benítez for the Madrid-born coach to lead the team during this special year and for 2 more seasons.
Rafa Benítez is one of the most successful coaches in the history of our country and has managed top-class teams in the major European leagues: Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, Real Madrid CF, Inter Milan, Napoli, Newcastle United FC, Valencia CF, Everton FC, Dalian Pro FC, Valladolid, Osasuna, Tenerife, and Extremadura.
The Madrid-born coach has extensive experience on the sidelines with a career that is hard to match. Rafa Benítez has accumulated a total of 1099 matches at the highest level, winning 549 of them, boasting an enviable list of honors:
– Champions League
– LaLiga x2
– Europa League
– UEFA Cup
– European Super Cup
– Club World Cup
– Italian Super Cup x2
– FA CUP
– Community Shield
– Italy Cup
– EFL Championship
Both parties are confident that the signing will take place next July, coinciding with the start of the Celta team’s pre-season.