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Return of a legend? Premier League icon keen to make managerial comeback in England's top flight before retirement

Iconic Premier League manager Rafael Benitez wants to make a managerial comeback in England's top-flight before formally ending his illustrious coaching career. The Spanish head coach managed four different English clubs in the last three decades, including his maiden stint at Anfield, where he guided Liverpool to their fifth Champions League title.

  • Benitez last managed Everton in England

    Benitez returned to England in 2021 and took charge of Liverpool city rivals Everton on three-year deal but his stint was abruptly cut short as he was relieved of his duties in January 2022 after a series of poor results at Goodison Park. 

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    Benitez admits he is still active as manager

    The 65-year-old Spaniard, who has won mutiple trophies in England, including two European trophies with Liverpool and Chelsea, has clarified that he is still active as a manager and would love take up a new job in England or any of the top European leagues.

  • "Don't want people to think I am finished"

    Speaking to The Telegraph, Benitez said: "Sometimes to be described as ‘a legend’ is very nice, but also complicated. It is bad for a coach to be seen as retired. People still ask me, ‘Do you want to coach?’ For sure, I do, particularly in England and Europe. I do not want people to think I am finished. I am still evolving."

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    What is Benitez doing now?

    At the moment, Benitez is back in Merseyside and will attend Sunday's derby clash between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield.

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