Rafa Benitez Pens a 3-Year Deal as New Manager of Real Madrid Football Club

Real Madrid Football Club have confirmed Rafa Benitez as their new manager, with the Spaniard signing a three-year deal. The 55-year-old departed Napoli upon the expiry of his contract at the end of this season, with the Italian club finishing fifth in Serie A. He will be presented as Madrid boss at a press conference on later today. He succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, who Madrid parted company with after a season without winning a major trophy at the club.