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Newcastle United have appointed former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as
their new manager, after officially announcing the sacking of Steve McClaren on Friday.
The Magpies are currently engaged in a tough relegation
battle, and are second from bottom of the Premier
League after Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth. They have lost five of their last six matches and
have just nine games left to save their season.
Rafa Benitez told Newcastle’s official website: “I have the pleasure to confirm I have committed to a legendary English
club, with the massive challenge of remaining part of the Premier League.
“It will be a challenge not just for me and my staff but for the players,
the club and the fans.
“All of us must push together in the same direction and with the same target
in mind. This is the reason why I’m going to ask for your total support to
successfully complete this task.
“Personally, it means my return to the Premier League, closer to my home and
my family. I can’t be happier.
“C’mon Toon Army! The club and I need your total involvement!”
Benitez has been given a three-year-contract with a
reported break clause inserted in it, should things didn’t go according to
plans for the rest of the season.
Newcastle face Premier League leader Leicester City
in their next match on Monday.
Rafa, who won Champions
League with Liverpool and Europa League
with Chelsea, has been out of work since January after he was sacked by La Liga
giants Real Madrid after only seven months in charge at the Bernabeu. The former Valencia manager has the experience and
capability to guide Newcastle to safety but one cannot help but think why he
took such a challenging job at this stage of a season when he could have easily
waited for a better opportunity next summer?
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