Celta Vigo and Rafa Benitez agree terms on compensation package seven weeks after sacking

On March 12, exactly seven weeks ago, Rafa Benitez was sacked as manager of Celta Vigo, having only taken over the post last summer. The Galicians were languishing just above the relegation zone, and a 4-0 defeat at Real Madrid was enough for the 64-year-old to be given his marching orders.

Although he was removed as head coach a long time ago, Benitez's tenure at Celta has just come to an end. A separation package had not been agreed until this week, confirmed by a official statement.

“RC Celta and coach Rafa Benitez have finalized the definitive departure of the coach of Madrid. Therefore, the Club is still focused on the development of its current project and Rafa Benítez will embark on a new professional stage, in which RC Celta wishes him the greatest success The agreement is the result of the commitment of Rafa Benítez to help RC Celta, now and in the coming months, not to damage and, finally, to continue to support the project

Celtic Vigo they have done well since Benitez left. Claudio Giraldez has steadied the ship since taking the reins, and has already signed a contract extension to stay on as manager for next season.