Draft:Managing of Rafael Benitez
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Rafael Benítez's tenure as Managing of Newcastle United began on 11 March 2016, succeeding Steve McClaren, ending 17 July 2019.
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Reports to | Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley | ||||||||
Appointer | NUFC Owner and Lee Charnley | ||||||||
Term length | 4 years | ||||||||
Formation | 11 March 2016 | ||||||||
Abolished | 17 July 2019 | ||||||||
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On 11 March 2016, Benítez was appointed manager of relegation threatened Newcastle United, signing on an initial three-year deal. He suffered defeat in his first match in charge, losing 1–0 away to eventual champions Leicester City on 14 March. Benítez would have to wait until 16 April for his first win in charge of The Magpies, recording a convincing 3–0 victory over Swansea City in the Premier League.