by Igor Zidane » Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:20 pm
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/12/19/rafa-benitez-close-to-new-deal-liverpool-fc-latest-100252-22512848/
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Rafa Benitez close to new deal - Liverpool FC latest
Dec 19 2008 by David Prentice, Liverpool Echo
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RAFA BENITEZ’S new Liverpool contract has moved a key step closer to completion after the Reds boss agreed personal terms.
With length of contract and a financial package now agreed, the only remaining issues to be resolved include the areas of managerial responsibility.
But this could still take time.
Benitez is believed to want more control over transfers, currently the preserve of chief executive Rick Parry, and wants a greater say in the running of the Academy, before committing pen to paper.
But with the American owners not wanting any more internal rumblings, he may have to compromise.
As expected, talks about a new financial package went smoothly.
The Reds boss had already agreed a three year extension to a deal which has 18 months remaining.
The new four-and-a-half year deal will replace his existing contract.
Benitez is hoping the remaining terms of the contract can be thrashed out quickly, so he can focus on the Premier League title challenge.
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