"Rafael Benitez, who has successfully managed the "Newcastle United" team, moved to the highest tier of the Chinese league this summer to coach the "Dalian Yifang" footballers.
The 59-year-old Spaniard will earn approximately 12 million pounds sterling per season in Asia - double what the "Newcastle United" executives offered him.
However, the strategist himself admits that his goal is to perform well with the "Dalian Yifang" team and then return to England.
"I hope to do well at the helm of "Dalian Yifang" and then return to England.
I can't say exactly when I want to return, but I always want to return to a place where people appreciate your efforts and dedication. The "Newcastle United" fans were some of the best throughout my coaching career.
At the moment, I can only offer them my gratitude. I have shown my dedication to the team from day one, and they have always supported me - even in those times when the situation on the field wasn't very good.
I sincerely hope that they will be able to realize their potential. These fans deserve the best they can get," said R. Benitez in a conversation with journalists.
The Spaniard took over the reins of the "Newcastle" team in 2016 and managed to bring it back to the "Premier" league.
