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by **Reg** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:28 am

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez offered chance to return to management with Atletico Madrid - report

Spaniard will mull over offer while on holiday but is keen not to rush into a decision to return to management, after a disappointing spell at European champions Inter

27 May 2011 00:10:00

After a disastrous spell at Inter, former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been handed an "extremely attractive" chance to return to management by Atletico Madrid, reports The Times.

The Spaniard - who still lives on Merseyside - had been linked with a move back to the Premier League, but has told Atletico he will consider the opportunity while on holiday and make a decision when he returns.

Benitez - who endured a torrid spell in Italy after leaving Liverpool in 2010 - is said to be in no rush to return to club management and keen to select the right option.

His Inter tenure saw him claim one trophy - the World Club Cup - but also let the Scudetto slip out of his hands and to rivals AC Milan, with a public spat with Nerazzurri owner Massimo Moratti over transfer funds finally leading to his departure.

Benitez has long admitted his admiration for Atletico, having started his coaching at Real Madrid's youth teams, but has often spoken on his fondness for their cross-town rivals.

In February he said: “I have always had sympathy for Atlético Madrid, because, among other things, I have friends there and my father always liked Atlético. He said he was going to support Atlético Madrid ahead of Real and I have always had much sympathy for them since. The team has always seemed spectacular, especially their fans.”

Benitez returns from holiday in ten days time.

by **SouthCoastShankly** » Fri May 27, 2011 10:08 am

Brings Torres back?

by **metalhead** » Fri May 27, 2011 10:41 am

I think he should take the job and beat Mourinho's 300m squad for the title.

then rub it into his face

:nod

by **Greavesie** » Fri May 27, 2011 11:26 am

I think that would be best. Not as much pressure in a league dominated by Barca and Real and doesn't have to play us - well not annually anyway

by **Alex88** » Fri May 27, 2011 11:36 am

SouthCoastShankly wrote:Brings Torres back?

I hope so.

by **jacdaniel** » Fri May 27, 2011 11:48 am

How annoying if Rafa, Woy and Houllier were all managing in the PL next season... im not a big fan of playing against ex players or managers.

by **lakes10** » Fri May 27, 2011 1:37 pm

looks more like he will take over at AV if Houllier is asked to go, there might also be a shock that could see him at spurs if Harry takes the England job, there seem talk that this might happen in the next two weeks.

by **jacdaniel** » Fri May 27, 2011 1:56 pm

I thought Arry was favourite for the Chelsea job...

by **lakes10** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:07 pm

jacdaniel wrote:I thought Arry was favourite for the Chelsea job...

dont he would make that move to tell you the truth. he would just see it as a side step, he has always had eyes on the England job, he see it as the be all and end off of an english manager.

by **Redman in wales** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:25 pm

lakes10 wrote:looks more like he will take over at AV if Houllier is asked to go,

dunno abou that but it would be funny. Villa having Houiller then Rafa. What would the odds be for Roy Hodgson to take over from Rafa.....

by **lakes10** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:31 pm

Redman in wales wrote:
lakes10 wrote:looks more like he will take over at AV if Houllier is asked to go,

dunno abou that but it would be funny. Villa having Houiller then Rafa. What would the odds be for Roy Hodgson to take over from Rafa.....

pmsl got to feel for Villa then.

by **stmichael** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:40 pm

jacdaniel wrote:I thought Arry was favourite for the Chelsea job...

that would be bloody hilarious

by **Greavesie** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:47 pm

stmichael wrote:
jacdaniel wrote:I thought Arry was favourite for the Chelsea job...

that would be bloody hilarious

I'm sure Harry's wheeling and deadling would go down well with Roman

oh wait I forgot, he's not a wheeler and dealer :oh:

by **lakes10** » Fri May 27, 2011 4:34 pm

Greavesie wrote:
stmichael wrote:
jacdaniel wrote:I thought Arry was favourite for the Chelsea job...

that would be bloody hilarious

I'm sure Harry's wheeling and deadling would go down well with Roman

oh wait I forgot, he's not a wheeler and dealer

lol and that why i like him lol, puts sky reports in their place lol

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