Rafael Benitez 'open to managing Spain' after Newcastle United job

Rafael Benitez 'open to managing Spain'
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Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reveals that he is open to managing Spain after he leaves his current job.

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has revealed that he is open to managing Spain after he leaves his current job.

Benitez was appointed as manager of the Magpies in March 2016 and guided Newcastle back to the Premier League following their relegation to the Championship.

The club currently sit seventh in the table with four wins from nine games, but the Spaniard has not ruled out a switch to international football.

"I always say the same thing with respect - for the moment I will not speak about it," Benitez told Marca.

"I am happy here and I have years on my contract. It depends how my career progresses.

"If I do well here, then maybe; and if not, obviously, the national team won't happen. Let's see what happens in a few years."

Benitez signed a three-year-deal with Newcastle in 2016.

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
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