Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has been confirmed as the new manager of Italian side Napoli.

Napoli finished second in the Italian league standings in 2012-13 and will play Champions League football next season.

Benitez recently concluded an interim spell with Barclays Premier League rivals Chelsea, where he lifted the Europa League.

The Spaniard was at the Anfield helm for six years between 2004 and 2010, guiding the Reds to triumphs in the Champions League and FA Cup.