Everton made a shocking decision as they appoint Rafael Benitez to take over as Carlo Ancelotti successor.

Everton has decided to make Benitez the new manager and He will take over at Goodison Park as the successor of manager Carlo Ancelotti with An official announcement is expected soon. Everton was previously linked with former Wolverhampton manager Nunu Santo but they chose Benitez. Benitez recently managed Dalian of the Super Chinese league after leaving Newcastle.

Benitez has been in his managerial career for several decades, starting with Real Valladolid, Valencia, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Benitez managed a total of 350 matches for Liverpool, recording a win rate of 56% (197 wins). He served Liverpool from 2004 to 2010 leading to the miraculous UEFA Champions League, At that time Liverpool made a name for themselves in football history by creating the 'Miracle of Istanbul' against AC Milan.