Rafa Benitez is closing in on the Everton job after holding multiple meetings with the Merseyside outfit.
According to Liverpool Echo, the former Liverpool manager is now confident that he will take over at Goodison Park and he is expecting a formal contract offer from club owner Farhad Moshiri soon.
Apparently, Benitez held three meetings with the club owner regarding the Everton managerial vacancy.
Moshiri is believed to be the driving force behind the potential appointment.
Moshiri has made the approach for Benitez, not anyone else at Everton. If he proceeds and appoints him, it will be a remarkable show of doing as he pleases.
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) June 16, 2021
Everton fans seemed quite disappointed on social media after the news broke yesterday and the appointment could be followed by a massive backlash.
Benitez’ history with Liverpool understandably makes him an unwelcome appointment.
Furthermore, his comments about Everton during his time as the Liverpool manager has only made things worse. Apparently, the Spaniard labelled Everton as a small club because of their playing style back then.
In terms of pedigree, the Spaniard cannot be doubted. He has proven his quality in England, Spain and Italy. He has also won major trophies like La Liga, Europa League and the Champions League.
Everton have been linked with the likes of Nuno Espirito Santo as well.
The departure of Carlo Ancelotti to Real Madrid has been a shock for the Toffees and it has thrown their summer plans into major chaos.
It remains to be seen how their managerial situation unfolds over the next few days now.
Meanwhile, here is how some of the Everton fans reacted on social media following the reports of Benitez’s arrival.
Can the fans not all just put £20 in and just buyout moshiri then we sign Galtier?#GaltierToGoodison
— George 🏎⚽️ (@efcgeo) June 16, 2021
Say no to Benitez! #GaltierToGoodison
— David Briscoe (@DaveBriscoe) June 16, 2021
🇪🇸 | Rafa Benitez.
– 31% win percentage at Dalian[China].
– Lost more games at Dalian than what he won.
– Spent an estimated £155m in 3-yrs at Newcastle securing a relegation from the Premier League & a 10th place finish on a huge tally of 44pts.
– Last major honour was 2014. pic.twitter.com/V0RvXoEuUI— The Everton End (@TheEvertonEnd) June 16, 2021
Genuinely worry for Evertons future with this board. I’d be more confident in Everton playing league 1 football in 5 years than champions league #EFC
— Tom Long (@TLong_91) June 16, 2021
As a group, we don’t want to speak on behalf of everyone, but from our side, we will not be welcoming Rafa Benitez to Everton with open arms. We are ashamed and disgusted if this rumour turns out to be true
— The Originals 1878 (@Originals1878) June 16, 2021
We don’t need a waiter, we need #GaltierToGoodison @everton
— Tom Barbour (@TommyPterodacty) June 16, 2021
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