sport news Rafa Benitez claims Everton 'did not know me as a professional' during job ...
Rafa Benitez claims Everton 'did not know me as a professional' during job interview as they questioned his desire due to China move - but Toffees boss hails their ambition after flying start Rafa Benitez was named Everton boss in June having been jobless since January His previous role had been at Chinese outfit Dalian Professional for 18 months The Spaniard has done brilliantly so far at Goodison Park with the Toffees fifth
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Rafa Benitez has revealed that Everton's hierarchy thought he had lost the passion to manage at the top, due to his time in China, but that was far from the case - with the Spaniard driven by the club's ambitious project.
The former Liverpool boss was controversially appointed Toffees manager in June but has quickly swayed the Goodison Park fanbase following their terrific start to the Premier League season, where they sit fifth but just two points off the top.
Benitez had been out of work beforehand since January having left Chinese outfit Dalian Professional after 18 months in charge.
