Lucas Digne has savaged Rafa Benitez and revealed the details behind his Everton exit in January.
The Frenchman joined Aston Villa for £25million having been exiled by Benitez at Goodison Park following an explosive falling out.
Digne, 28, has now opened up about the nature of the spat and his vindication at Benitez losing his job after a dreadful run with the Toffees, prior to Frank Lampard's appointment.
He told L'Equipe: 'When you are part of the framework, there are discussions with the coach.