RAFAEL BENITEZ has been named Celta Vigo's new manager.
The Spaniard had been out of work since being sacked by Everton in January 2022.
Benitez, 63, was linked with the Leicester job after Brendan Rodgers' sacking, but a deal failed to materialise.
He has now penned a three-year contract to manage LaLiga Celta.
The Galician side have described the appointment as an "unforgettable and unrepeatable event" for the club.
While they also called Benitez a "formidable leader".
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The former Liverpool and Chelsea boss replaces ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea gaffer Carlos Carvalhal.
Celta came 13th in LaLiga last term – avoiding relegation by beating Barcelona 2-1 on the final day.
Benitez may have to contend with losing his new side's star man this summer.
Attacking midfielder Gabri Veiga has burst onto the scene this term – scoring 11 goals in LaLiga.
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Newcastle are reportedly close to signing the Spanish youth international.
While Manchester United have also been linked.
Benitez's new squad features former Liverpool forward Iago Aspas and ex-Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza.
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