Rafael Benitez has officially been confirmed as the new Napoli manager by the club's president Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Napoli have moved swiftly to replace former boss Walter Mazzarri, who ended a three-and-half-year spell at the San Paolo last week to join Inter Milan.
Benitez completed an interim spell in charge of Chelsea on Saturday following a two-game friendly tour of the United States.
De Laurentiis used Twitter this evening to confirm that Benitez has signed a deal to become head coach of the Italian giants, with his commitment to the Blues finished.
He tweeted: "Rafa Benitez is the new coach of Napoli. A man of great international experience. A leader."
Benitez has experience of coaching in Serie A, albeit in a turbulent six-month spell with Inter.
The 53-year-old spent nearly two years out of management following his time with Inter, before repairing his reputation at Chelsea with Europa League success and a top-three finish.
Liam Power
