Tag: Rafael Benitez

  • Real Madrid line up move for Sterling

    Real Madrid line up move for Sterling

    View image | gettyimages.com Real Madrid’s proposed new manager Rafael Benitez wants to make Raheem Sterling his first signing  The Liverpool midfielder has expressed a desire to leave Anfield this summer after refusing to enter contract talks. Benitez is set to be appointed Real manager next week after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked earlier this week…

  • Rafael Benitez set to announce Napoli future

    Rafael Benitez set to announce Napoli future

    View image | gettyimages.com Napoli have called a press conference for tomorrow has reported Sky Sports tonight. Italian side Napoli have called a press conference for Wednesday amidst reports that boss Rafa Benitez is set to join Real Madrid on a one year deal. Carlo Ancelotti’s time at the Santiago Bernabeu is over following a…

  • Nobody at Napoli is happy, claims Rafa Benitez

    Nobody at Napoli is happy, claims Rafa Benitez

    View image | gettyimages.com Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has claimed that ‘nobody is happy’ at Napoli after Wednesday night’s defeat to Lazio in the Coppa Italia. Napoli hosted Lazio in the second leg of their cup match but they crashed out, leaving Benitez to rue his side’s missed chances and he has since claimed…

  • West Ham ready move for Rafa Benitez

    West Ham ready move for Rafa Benitez

    View image | gettyimages.com Napoli boss Rafael Benitez is being linked with a move to West Ham United, according to reports. The former Liverpool boss will see his current deal expire at the end of the season, prompting various links with a return to the Premier League. Reports on Sunday in English and Italian press…

  • Rafael Benitez confirms Napoli exit as Man City links continue

    Rafael Benitez confirms Napoli exit as Man City links continue

    View image | gettyimages.com Napoli boss Rafael Benitez will leave the club this summer after informing his players of his plans to leave. The former Liverpool boss will see his current deal expire at the end of the season, prompting various links with a return to the Premier League. Reports on Sunday in English and…

  • Rafael Benitez will return to Liverpool, insists agent

    Rafael Benitez will return to Liverpool, insists agent

    View image | gettyimages.com 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…

  • Benitez rules out move for Mario Balotelli

    Benitez rules out move for Mario Balotelli

    Napoli coach Rafael Benitez has ruled out the possibility of making a move for Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli. The Italian striker has suffered with poor form this season since arriving at Anfield and is yet to score for Brendan Rodgers’ side. A number of Italian sides have been linked with making a January move, however, Napoli…

  • Napoli turn to Liverpool star as Fellaini chase hits snag

    Napoli turn to Liverpool star as Fellaini chase hits snag

    Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentis has reportedly dashed head coach Rafael Benitez’s hopes of landing Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. According to Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A outfit cannot afford to match the Red Devils’ asking price and have also struggled to meet the Belgium international’s salary expectations. He is said…

  • Chelsea Blog: How to solve a problem like Torres?

    Chelsea Blog: How to solve a problem like Torres?

      After signing from Liverpool for a record £50m fee on transfer deadline day in January 2011, Fernando Torres is still giving his Chelsea employees a huge headache and the Chelsea faithful an even bigger one. Since 2011, Chelsea have had Carlo Ancelotti, André Villas-Boas, Roberto Di Matteo, Rafael Benitez and José Mourinho at the…

  • Benitez speaks out on Fellaini deal

    Benitez speaks out on Fellaini deal

    Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has revealed he is cautiously optimistic of luring Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Serie A. The ex-Liverpool boss conducted an interview with Sky Italia in which he admitted he is keen to raid his old rivals for the Belgium international, who has failed to establish himself at Old Trafford. Benitez…