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11th Mar 2016

PICS: Newcastle fans are buzzing as Rafa Benitez is officially unveiled as their new manager

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Guess who’s back, back again. Rafa’s back, tell a friend.

That’s right, the worst kept secret in English football has been officially announced as Rafa Benitez replaces Steve McClaren as the manager of Newcastle United.

The former Real Madrid manager was spotted outside the Magpies’ stadium earlier today…

And the club have now confirmed the appointment of the former Liverpool, Inter and Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal.

To say that Newcastle fans are excited about the appointment is something of an understatement. After years of disappointment and nothingness, they finally have a manager of top-class pedigree…

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