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However, the 59-year-old Spaniard will no longer lead the "Magpies" from the next season. The experienced strategist's contract expired this summer, and both parties failed to reach an agreement on a new one.
Club officials assured that a new contract was offered to R. Benitez, but he turned it down.
In an open letter to Newcastle fans, the Spaniard revealed that he wanted to stay at the helm of the team, but the visions of him and the club officials did not align.
"I wanted to stay in the team, but I did not want to just sign a new contract. I wanted to be a part of the project. Unfortunately, during the negotiation process, it became clear that the club's vision and mine do not match," wrote R. Benitez.
The Spaniard has been linked to a move to a club in the top league in China.
