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by **Macca** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:01 pm

Benitez has resigned from Valencia http://skysports.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=206338&cpid=23

Hes a definite for Liverpool i would say

by **simic_ie** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:04 pm

Benitez quits Valencia

Valencia have enjoyed great success under Benitez
Rafael Benitez has resigned as coach of Valencia as speculation mounts he is set to become the next Liverpool boss.
The Primera Liga club had offered Benitez a two-year contract extension, but the former Tenerife coach rejected the new contract on the table.

Benitez, who led Valencia to the Spanish title and the Uefa Cup this season, is tipped to replace Gerard Houllier, who was sacked in May.

Spanish media have reported Liverpool have offered Benitez a five-year deal.

Alan Curbishley, who has been in charge at Charlton since 1991, has also been tipped to move to Liverpool, who want to name their new manager in the next fortnight.

BENITEZ'S CV
1981: Leaves Real Madrid without ever playing for the first team
1986: Appointed to Real Madrid's coaching staff
1995: Appointed coach of Valladolid but sacked after 23 games
1996: Takes over at Osasuna in Second Division, but lasts just nine games
1997: Joins Second Division Extremadura and leads them to promotion
1999: Extremadura relegated from top flight
2000: Appointed boss of Second Division Tenerife and leads them to promotion.
2001: Appointed Valencia boss and leads them to the Spanish title. Repeats the feat in 2004 as Valencia also win the Uefa Cup.
2004: Announces decision to quite the Spanish Champions

Jose Mourinho, who has confirmed he is leaving Porto for an unnamed English club, is likely to choose Chelsea ahead of Anfield.

Benitez has enjoyed unprecedented success since taking over the Primera Liga club three years ago.

In his first season in charge he led the club to the Spanish title, the first time they had won the Primera Liga in 30 years.

Benitez has also coached Real Madrid's high profile B team, as well as Tenerife, Extremadura, Valladolid and Osasuna.

But he has clashed with Valencia over how much say he has over transfers.

by **simic_ie** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:05 pm

Looks like we are looking at our new manager.

by **Macca** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:10 pm

Hpefully Aimar, Ayala and Baraja will be joining him. I think they are the 3 top class players we could be looking for

by **Paul C** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:17 pm

I think Benitez is the man, he won't bring in £3.5m muppets but the money he spends will be on quality world class players like Aimar and Ayala. Fingers crossed.

by **Sean** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 1:55 pm

Just a bit concerned with his record prior to Valencia.

Sean

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