Rafael Benitez has left English Premier League side Liverpool by mutual consent, the club announced on its official website on Thursday.
"Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent," it said in a statement.
"Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would like to place on record their grateful thanks for his services and wish him all the best in his future career," the statement said.
It revealed that the Board has asked Managing Director Christian Purslow, with the assistance of Club Ambassador Kenny Dalglish, to begin a formal search to identify and assess potential candidates for the managerial position.
Liverpool's coach Rafael Benitez gives instructions to his players during their Europa League quarter-final, first leg soccer match against Benfica at Luz stadium in Lisbon April 1, 2010.
LFC Chairman Martin Broughton said: "Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a disappointing season both parties felt a fresh start would be best for all concerned."
The statement quoted Benitez as saying: "It is very sad for me to announce that I will no longer be manager of Liverpool FC. I would like to thank all of the staff and players for their efforts.
"I'll always keep in my heart the good times I've had here, the strong and loyal support of the fans in the tough times and the love from Liverpool. I have no words to thank you enough for all these years and I am very proud to say that I was your manager.
"Thank you so much once more and always remember: You'll never walk alone."
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