Former Liverpool supervisor Rafa Benitez has signed a two-year cope with Greek aspect Panathinaikos, Softfootball reviews.
Panathinaikos misplaced 3-1 to Feyenoord within the Europa League on Thursday whereas the membership had been finalising particulars in negotiations for Benitez to change into their new supervisor. However he would’ve watched his former aspect, Liverpool with delight as the Reds hammered Frankfurt 5-1 within the UEFA Champions League.
In line with soccer switch skilled, Fabrizio Romano by way of his official X account, he revealed that Benitez has signed a two-year cope with the Greek membership. He mentioned:
Rafa Benítez indicators two-year deal as new Panathinaikos head coach. Settlement sealed immediately with the Spanish supervisor.
Panathinaikos additionally confirmed the information on their official X deal with.
Panathinaikos welcomes Rafa Benítez because the membership’s new head coach.
That is the beginning of a brand new period. ☘️#PAOFC #Panathinaikos pic.twitter.com/hgkRPDGYVH— Panathinaikos F.C. (@paofc_) October 24, 2025
Earlier within the season, Panathinaikos was fined €400,000 for breaching its Monetary Honest Play (FFP) rules, following an in depth assessment of golf equipment below monetary monitoring for the 2024–25 season.
The membership have now put their home so as and are targeted on getting again to being among the best sides in Greece. This season they’ve received simply two league matches, drawn three and misplaced only one after six-round of matches.
Benitez’s first match as head Coach might be at house at Asteras Tripolis F.C. and Panathinaikos followers will hope he begins with a win as they give the impression of being to enhance their place on the desk the place the membership at present sit in seventh with 9 factors.
