Coach in tears as he is unveiled by Real Madrid

New Real Madrid coach, Rafa Benitez was in tears as he was unveiled at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, June 3.

The former Napoli coach has signed a three-year-contract with Real Madrid, replacing Carlo Ancelotti who was sacked after a trophyless season.

Benitez was in tears during his unveiling as he fulfilled a lifetime’s ambition of coaching Real Madrid.

"It’s emotional to come home," Benitez said.

"I don’t know what to say. I want to make sure we win things and the team plays well."

Benitez returns to Real Madrid where started his coaching career as a youth team manager.

He was also a player at the club though he could only manage to reach the C-team level.

The 55-year-old was accompanied by wife Montse and presented to media and directors by president Florentino Perez.

"We are convinced the arrival of Benitez will make us stronger. We are bringing in a coach who has always wanted to be manager this club. Someone who is known for his methods and for his professionalism," Perez said at the unveiling.

"He knows this club. He is one of ours. He arrived here as a 13-year-old and I imagine it is very special for him to take over the club as its manager today. Dear Rafa, welcome home."

Benitez was also greeted at the club's training ground by Zinedine Zidane, who is the current coach of Real Madrid's B side.