5 possible managers to take over at Southampton in the summer

#2 Rafael Benitez

Rafa Benitez

Rafa has had a remarkable coaching career winning all major trophies in Spain, England, and Italy. The Spaniard shocked soccer fans worldwide when he took over a troubled Newcastle United side in 2016.

Benitez could not manage to keep Newcastle United in the Premier League with only three months at the helm as the Magpies were relegated to the Championship.

Rafa stuck with his Newcastle United side and guided them back to the Premier League by winning the EFL Championship. The experienced Spaniard showed great character and his coaching prowess by guiding an average Newcastle United side with a limited budget at his disposal.

Benitez has always complained of lack of transfer funds at Newcastle something that won't be a problem at Southampton as the Saints spent approximately £55.26m in the 2017-18 season to acquire services of top-class talent.With enough funds at his disposal, Benitez can build a strong team that will be capable of European qualification at Southampton.

With a plethora of experience managing in the Premier League with Liverpool, Newcastle United and a brief spell at Chelsea, Benitez is well equipped to step up and take over the reigns at St. Mary's with his tactical mobility of easily switching his side according to oppositions strengths and weaknesses.