Rafa Benitez to Remain at Newcastle United: Latest Comments and Reaction

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has committed his future to the club, signing a new three-year contract with the Magpies to end speculation he planned on leaving the team.

The Magpies confirmed the news on their official website. In an official statement, Benitez expressed his excitement at signing the new deal:

I am extremely pleased to be staying at Newcastle United.

The love I could feel from the fans was a big influence for me in my decision to stay, as was my relationship with Lee Charnley and all the staff.

This is a huge club and I wanted to be part of the great future I can see for Newcastle United.

Managing director Lee Charnley also reacted to the news:

When we brought Rafa to the club in March, we knew he was a phenomenal manager and everything we have seen from him since has only served to reinforce that.

We are therefore delighted to have secured his services for the next …

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