Rafa Benitez has yet to cut ties with Celta Vigo as a compensation package has not been agreed

Last month, Celta Vigo announced that Rafa Benitez was fired as coach. The former Valencia, Real Madrid and Liverpool manager took charge last summer, but the season up to that point had been massively disappointing for the Galicians as they had won just 27% of their games.

Claudio Giraldez has since taken on the role, and has taken four points from his first three games in charge. However, Benitez continues to remain in the background at Celta, as he has not officially cut ties with the club.

Benitez signed a three-year deal at Celta last summer, so he is due a significant severance package following his sacking. However, the two parties have not yet reached an agreement on the amount owed to the 63-year-old, as reported by MD.

Benitez wants €9 million, while Celtic Vigo I believe they will only have to pay 6 million euros, as Benitez's contract included a break clause for the end of the 2024-25 season. It is an issue that both parties will hope to resolve as soon as possible.