Rafa Benitez lands 17th managerial job and smashes salary record

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Despite leaving the Spanish side just two points clear of the drop zone, he's now set to take on his 17th managerial role. Benitez has asked for his new tenure to be delayed while he organises his move to Athens, meaning he won't be present for their Europa League clash against Feyenoord on Thursday afternoon.

His managerial career also includes stints at Inter Milan and Chelsea, where he bagged the Europa League. Benitez's time at Real Madrid was brief and unremarkable, but he then took the reins at Newcastle.

He guided their return to the Premier League and helped them maintain their top-flight status despite a significant lack of investment. Since then, he's had a role in China and a brief spell at Everton.