Rafael Benitez has rubbished claims over his Newcastle United future and insists he his planning for the long term at St James’ Park.
The Spaniard’s future has been thrown up in the air in recent months following a difficult summer in which he was left frustrated with owner Mike Ashley for not providing sufficient transfer funds and talks of a potential switch to West Ham.
Despite the rumours, the former Liverpool and Chelsea boss has revealed he sees his future on Tyneside.
“No, at the moment I am only focused on the games and improving the team we have.” Benitez said on Sky Sports (via the Daily Star) when responding to questions as to whether his short term future at the club was in jeopardy.
“My background is a coach, not a manager, I have been working all my life as a coach to improve players. It is what I like to do.
“If you have the team doing well, the fans are talking about the football.
“I would like to have the same situation until the end of the season, that means it will be positive.
“To see a city, all the fans, dreaming. Sometimes we have to keep feet on the floor – especially us the staff, but I am not worried about the fans dreaming.”
Mike Ashley is reportedly set to offer Benitez a new long-term deal to secure his future at the club.
