Real Madrid, who made an official approach for Rafael Benitez, are believed to once again be chasing their former player and reserve team coach.
Benitez today insisted that he will need to speak to the new owners of Liverpool Football Club, when they arrive back in England in two weeks time, to ensure that the owners are moving in the same direction in which he intends to.
Rafa had this to say:
“There are always a lot of rumours in the newspapers and a lot of people have been talking about Madrid,” said Benitez. “I have read in some papers I’ve had meeting with people from Madrid. This is not true.
“What’s clear is I’m very happy at Liverpool. I couldn’t have more support than I’ve had here, but now we have new people taking over and it’s important I talk to the American owners.“I have spoken to them once, when they first came to the club, but now I would like to see them again as soon as possible and talk about the future.
“As I’ve said before, I don’t just want to talk about money to spend on players, I would like to hear about the plans which will improve the club.
“We need to do things which not only help for one or two years, but will help the club for the next 100 years.”
The new Liverpool chairmen are due back in Liverpool on March 31st when they will effectively complete their purchase of the club, and no doubt will need to make sure Rafa gets what he feels he needs.