Antonio Gomez originally linked up with Rafael Benitez at Liverpool in 2009/10, reuniting with his old Real Madrid youth team boss.

He managed with Valladolid for a period in 2010 before two years in charge of fellow Spaniards Albacete.

Benitez hired Gomez when he became Napoli manager in 2013 and Gomez remained with his countryman at Real Madrid, Newcastle and Dalian.

“Antonio is a former player with a lot of experience on the pitch as a coach and manager and player,” said Benitez.

“He will analyse opposing teams and study our players and is another who knows exactly how I want to do things".

“He was my player when he was 16 and has coached with me for more than eight years".

“He shares my ideas and ambitions and desire for success with Everton and is always working really hard on and off the pitch.”

On 17th January 2022, Antonio left the club following the departure of Rafa Benitez. Love Everton Forum wish him well for the future.

Source: Everton FC