Merseyside Police have confirmed they have launched and investigation into a threatening banner that was left near Rafael Benitez’s house, ahead of his impending appointment at Everton.
The former Liverpool boss is believed to be close to being announced as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement in the Goodison Park dugout, but that hasn’t gone down well with fans.
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The banner reading ‘We know where you live. Don’t sign’ was placed near the 61-year-old’s home in Wirral, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.
Merseyside Police has now confirmed they are investigating the message, but in a statement said the banner had been placed outside the wrong house.
Detective Inspector Darren Taylor said: “This message has understandably caused some distress and worry for residents in the area. Due to the football language used, we suspect that it was aimed at Rafa Benítez – but whoever placed the message left it outside the wrong house.
“If anyone has information about who produced the banner or helped to put it up, please let us know as soon as possible.”
The force clarified in a statement they are now scouring CCTV footage to find the person or persons responsible. It is believed to have been placed in the early hours of Monday morning.
talkSPORT understands Benitez is edging closer to the Goodison Park hotseat after extended talks with owner Farhad Moshiri, who is going ahead with the deal despite fierce opposition from supporters.
Angry fans have protested the ex-Liverpool manager’s possible move from the red to the blue half of Merseyside, but the threatening banner near his home was a step too far and widely condemned.
Benitez spent six years at Anfield and famously won the Champions League in 2005.
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