Rafa Benítez confirmed as Dalian Yifang manager | OneFootball

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Phil Costa·2 July 2019

Rafa Benítez confirmed as Dalian Yifang manager

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Rafael Benítez has officially been confirmed as manager of Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang.

Benítez officially left Newcastle on July 1st after failing to agree a new contract with the club, citing a ‘difference in vision’ between him and those at board level.


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And now the 59-year-old has accepted this role following the resignation of South Choi Kang Hee.

He is set to more than double the £6m salary he earned at St James’ Park.