Where next for Rafael Benitez after Newcastle exit?

Where next for Rafael Benitez after Newcastle exit?

Rafael Benitez will be considering his options after it was announced he will be leaving his post as Newcastle manager when his contract expires on June 30.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at where the Spaniard could work next.

  • 2001-04 Valencia
  • 2004-10 Liverpool
  • 2010 Inter Milan
  • 2012-13 Chelsea
  • 2013-15 Napoli
  • 2015-16 Real Madrid
  • 2016-19 Newcastle

Chinese Super League

With contract negotiations at Newcastle appearing fraught in recent weeks, Benitez has been heavily linked with a big-money move to China. Reports claim the 59-year-old has been offered £12million per year to take over at Dalian Yifang. This would make him the highest-paid manager in China. There has been little indication as yet, however, that Benitez is tempted.

Spain

Luis Enrique stepped down as Spain manager last week
Luis Enrique stepped down as Spain manager last week (Nick Potts/PA)

Chelsea

Benitez won the Europa League with Chelsea
Benitez won the Europa League with Chelsea (Nick Potts/PA)

Other Premier League club

Benitez's finest hour came in the Champions League with Liverpool
Benitez’s finest hour came in the Champions League with Liverpool (Rebecca Naden/PA)

Newcastle

Benitez was a popular figure at St James' Park
Benitez was a popular figure at St James’ Park (Richard Sellers/PA)

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