Former Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is set for a return to management with Celta Vigo. The ex-Everton, Liverpool and Real Madrid boss has turned down approaches from Saudi Arabia to agree a deal with the La Liga side according to the Athletic.
Benitez has been out of work since his turbulent tenure at Goodison Park came to an end in January last year. The 63-year-old had been linked with the likes of Leicester City and West Ham in recent months, but now seems to return to Spain seven years after his brief stint in Madrid.
Celta Vigo were in the market for a new head coach after Carlos Carvahal left his post by mutual consent earlier this month. The team staved off relegation fears with a final-day win over Barcelona to ultimately secure a 13th-placed finish.
