Rafael Benitez will return to Liverpool, insists agent

Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has said he will return to the club soon, according to his agent.

The Spaniard is out of a contract this summer and will depart Italian side Napoli and his agent, Jose Alberti has claimed that his sights are set on a return to Merseyside.

Benitez spent six years at Anfield, guiding them to four trophies, including the Champions League in 2005.

Reports across English and Italian press have linked the former Valencia and Chelsea boss with a move back to the Premier League with him linked to the vacant Newcastle United job.

He said: “For me, he will return to England and three months with the mind already gone.

“He will return to Liverpool and he wants to get back to winning. He is ideal for the Premier League.”