Rafa Benitez has been fired as manager of Everton Football Club.
After only six months on the job, the Spaniard was relieved of his duties after leading the club to a series of defeats, including a 2-1 loss to Norwich on Saturday.
The defeat to Norwich at the end of the season proved to be the final straw.
Last summer, the 61-year-old took over from Carlo Ancelotti and began the season with five wins in his first eight games in all competitions.
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The Toffees, on the other hand, have only won one of their last 12 Premier League games.
“Everton Football Club can confirm Rafael Benitez’s departure as first-team manager,” the Premier League club said in a statement.
Benitez has left Everton with immediate effect after joining the club in June 2021. In due course, an update on a permanent replacement will be provided.
