US EditionFormer Liverpool Manager Benitez Named Panathinaikos Coach
- On Friday, Panathinaikos appointed Rafael Benítez as manager, signing a contract reportedly running to 2027 with the Athens-based club.
- With Panathinaikos struggling in Europe and domestically, Christos Kontis was sacked after Thursday's 3-1 defeat at Feyenoord and Rui Vitoria was fired last month.
- Reports describe the contract as Greece's highest-ever coaching salary, worth close to 4 million euros per season and including an option to extend for an additional season.
- Benítez will take charge on Sunday against Asteras Tripolis as he is tasked with reviving the 20-time Greek champions' fortunes.
- Benítez brings major-club experience and trophies, having won the 2005 Champions League with Liverpool and the 2013 Europa League with Chelsea, despite being dismissed by Celta Vigo last year.
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Spanish football expert Rafael Benitez is the new coach of Panathinaikos, the Greek club announced.
Next Stop, Athens: Rafa Benitez Hired to Coach Greek Club ...
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benítez has been appointed as Panathinaikos coach. The Spanish star coach will continue the legendary legacy of Ferenc Puskás in Athens.
Former Liverpool manager Benitez named Panathinaikos coach
Panathinaikos have appointed former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez, the Greek club said on Friday, with the 65-year-old Spaniard replacing Christos Kontis, who was sacked after Thursday's 3-1 Europa League defeat at Feyenoord. Greek media reported Benitez had signed a two-year contract with
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Next stop, Athens: Rafa Benitez hired to coach Greek club Panathinaikos
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been hired to coach Panathinaikos on a deal that Greek media reported to be the country’s highest-ever salary for a coach.
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