Benitez has signed to become Everton manager, turning down Serie A interest

Everton have reportedly sealed the appointment of Rafa Benitez as their new manager as Fabrizio Romano reports that the Spaniard has signed a three-year contract with his old rivals.

Disgusting banners were left on club premises and near the home of the former Liverpool manager by some Everton fans who are against the Toffees appointing Benitez due to his ties with their enemies.

Benitez managed Liverpool for four years, winning the Champions League, FA Cup and UEFA Super Cup before leaving and managing across Europe for almost the next decade.

Everton have been left to search for a new boss after Zinedine Zidane’s second resignation left Real Madrid to prise Carlo Ancelotti away from Goodison Park, ending a costly 18-month experiment.