Rafa Benitez sacked as former Everton and Liverpool boss leaves fourth club in five years

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SportFootballRafa BenitezFormer Everton and Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has left his position as manager of PanathinaikosPanathinaikos have announced that they have parted company with former Everton and Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez. The Greek club confirmed the news on Friday night following the conclusion of the country’s top-flight season.Benitez was appointed as manager of Panathinaikos in October last year, replacing former boss Christos Kontis, and was tasked with helping the club climb the Greek Super League standings, where they stood in seventh place at the time.Following a 2-2 draw with PAOK on Sunday, Panathinaikos have made the decision to part ways with Benitez and issued a statement confirming their decision.“Panathinaikos FC announces the completion of its collaboration with coach Rafa Benitez,” the Greek club announced in a statement.READ MORE: Florian Wirtz explains why he 'liked' Mohamed Salah post and makes Arne Slot feelings clearREAD MORE: David Moyes calls on Everton owners to show ambition in summer transfer market“We thank the Spanish coach and his staff for the professionalism and ethos they brought to our club during their time with the team.

We wish Rafa Benitez every success in the rest of his professional career.”Panathinaikos also posted a message on their official X account thanking Benitez for his spell in charge of the club.“Thank you for everything Mister,” the post from Panathinaikos read. “Best of luck in your future.”Benitez’s departure from Panathinaikos sees him leave his fourth managerial job over the last five years.The 66-year-old has also had spells in charge of Dalian Pro in China, Celta Vigo in Spain, as well as Everton, and has left each of those jobs since the start of 2021.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageBenitez spent six months as Everton manager after being appointed in July 2021, taking charge of just 22 matches and picking up just seven wins as he left the Blues in 15th place in the Premier League table.The Spaniard also spent six years as Liverpool manager from 2004-10, winning one FA Cup and guiding the Reds to their famous triumph in Istanbul in 2005 to win the Champions League.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @‌LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCEverton FCRafa Benitez