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Everton agree shock deal for former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez to replace Carlo Ancelotti as manager, with owner Farhad Moshiri ignoring an angry backlash from fans to appoint the Spaniard on a three-year contract

Rafa Benitez is the new manager of Everton after agreeing a three-year deal to reshape the club’s fortunes.

It is a historic appointment by Farhad Moshiri, Everton’s major shareholder, as Benitez becomes the first man to have managed both Liverpool and Everton since William Edward Barclay in the 1890s.

The Spaniard has had numerous meetings with Moshiri, including one in Italy last week, and has now finalised a deal to become Carlo Ancelotti’s successor.

Everton have officially confirmed the appointment of Rafa Benitez as their new manager
Benitez managed Liverpool between 2004 and 2010 and won the Champions League in 2005
Frustrated Everton fans hung anti-Benitez banners outside Goodison Park earlier this month

There has been no official announcement by the club but that will happen on Wednesday.