Liverpool FC har idag bekreftet at Rafael benitez forlater klubben ved såkalt “mutual consent”, altså en felles overenskomst.
Den offisielle versjonen fra liverpoolfc.tv:
The Board has now asked Managing Director Christian Purslow, with the assistance of Club Ambassador Kenny Dalglish, to begin a formal search to identify and assess potential candidates for the managerial position.
No timescale has been placed on the process and Liverpool FC will make no further statement until a new manager is appointed.
LFC Chairman Martin Broughton said: “Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a disappointing season both parties felt a fresh start would be best for all concerned.”
Rafael Benitez said: “It is very sad for me to announce that I will no longer be manager of Liverpool FC. I would like to thank all of the staff and players for their efforts.
“I’ll always keep in my heart the good times I’ve had here, the strong and loyal support of the fans in the tough times and the love from Liverpool. I have no words to thank you enough for all these years and I am very proud to say that I was your manager.
“Thank you so much once more and always remember: You’ll never walk alone.”
Liverpoolbloggen.no takker for 6 år på Anfield, men det er to andre personer vi helst skulle sett ryggen til først og fremst…
Liverpool FC måtte angivelig ut med £6m for å avslutte kontrakten før avtalens utløp – dette er allikevel en del mindre enn de £16m som Benitez har hatt krav på ifølge kontrakten.
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