Spanish football club Celta Vigo has parted ways with Rafa Benítez after just eight months.
The LaLiga club in a statement on Tuesday, 12 March said: “Rafa Benítez and his staff leave RC Celta after eight months of absolute dedication and total commitment, but in which the team has not obtained the results expected by the club”.
“The club would like to express to Rafa Benítez and his assistants its most sincere gratitude for the honesty and professionalism they have shown since their arrival and the tireless work they have done”.
“RC Celta would also like to wish them the best of luck and success in the future,” it added
The former Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Chelsea boss leaves the club in 17th place with 24 points in the LaLiga table, two points above the drop zone.
Benitez can boast of an impressive managerial trophy cabinet including the Champions League, two LaLiga titles, Uefa Cup, FA Cup, Club World Cup and Europa League.