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Rafael Benitez wanted by Chinese Super League giants

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Rafael Benitez wanted by Chinese Super League giants

According to the Daily Mirror, Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has been offered the chance to manage Chinese Super League giants Shanghai SIPG.

Benitez, who has managed all across Europe during his impressive career, has started off the current campaign poorly, with the Magpies still searching for their first win after a goalless draw against Southampton on Saturday.

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The report suggests that Shanghai are willing to pay the Spaniard £10 million-a-year to leave St James Park, with his future at Newcastle reportedly up in the air.

The 58-year-old, who has been in the North East since 2016 and helped the club back to the Premier League, is out of contract next summer, but has remained relaxed over where he will be next season.

Shanghai currently sit second in the CSL, one point off leaders Guangzhou Evergrande and boast an impressive squad, with Brazilian stars Oscar and Hulk applying their trade with the club.

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