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Former Chelsea manager hints on return to the premier league
Former Chelsea and Liverpool manager, Rafa Benitez has dropped hint on returning to the premier league as soon as a manager.
Benitez revealed that he wants to return to football management and England is his main focus.
The former Chelsea coach revealed he has gotten offer from other leagues but he insisted that Europe and the EPL is his focus.
He gave his family as part of the reasons why he would want to remain in England.
Benitez, who also coached Newcastle United has been unemployed since ending his 18-month stint with Chinese side Dalian Pro last January.
When asked if he would take up another coaching job, Benitez told The Sunday Times, “The priority is England. “Why? Because obviously, I like the Premier League and my family is here.
“I have a lot [of offers] from the Emirates, United States, Brazil, China, but I want to stay in Europe. And I want to stay in England, he added.
His statement is coming at a time when Tottenham Hotspur are looking for a new coach to serve as a replacement for Jose Mourinho, who is underperforming at the moment.
Considering his experience, the Hotspurs could consider bringing him on board to take over from the Portugal international next season.