Benitez will remain in Newcastle

10 May 2017, 22:01 | Football
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Benitez agreed to stay in Newcastle after the owner of the club Mike Ashley promised to allocate an impressive amount for summer transfers.

The official website of the club has a statement that reads: "Newcastle United can confirm that a meeting was held between club owner Mike Ashley, managing director Lee Charnley and manager Rafa Benitez".

"All the parties agreed that the meeting was very positive and constructive. Mike again congratulated Rafa and his team with entering the Premier League as champions ".



"During the meeting, plans for the next season were discussed, including the acquisition and rental of players to prepare for the season in the Premier League".

Michael Ashley added: "I confirmed that Rafa and Lee can spend every penny earned from entering the Premier League, with the sale of players and other means to build a team for the next season".

Previously reported that Benitez will be able to spend the coming summer 80 million euros.




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