World news – CAF – « I was really happy there »: Rafa Benitez delivers an interesting message about the Newcastle United takeover

The Newcastle United CONFIRM acquisition arbitration is a « straightforward » process – and criticized the « leak » in the Premier League

However, the former Manchester United manager, now in charge of Dalian Professional in China, said he is not interested in a Derby job.. .

“It’s a big club, and I have a lot of respect for them, but right now, I’m focusing on trying to get through the quarantine here, spending time in England and getting ready for next season,” said the 60-year-old..

“You never know, because football and life change a lot, but right now, no.

Benitez left Newcastle last year after failing to agree on a new deal amid a takeover bid by the Bin Zayed Group, which is now preparing to take over Derby..

And Benitez – who led United to the Championship title in his first full season on Tyneside – has left the door open for a return to St James’ Park in the future..

“When I left Newcastle I was waiting until the last minute for the takeover, but it clearly didn’t happen,” Benitez said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

“I have a very clear idea that in the situation it was impossible to stay, even if I was really happy and happy there.

« If you remember when I went to Newcastle, we’d fight to the end – and we got off. In the last game we played against Tottenham, I think it was probably one of the best games in Newcastle history. . We defeated them 5-1 with ten men.

“The fans today were amazing, and I decided to stay today because of them. So, with all of these things in your head, if you decide to stick around when we don’t have the money, imagine with an acquisition.

“At the moment, I have a lot of respect because I have a job, and I’m very grateful to Dalian and Wanda, but the Premier League is a goal for me..

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