Departing Newcastle boss Benitez expected to move to China

Departing Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is expected to move to China.

Today it was announced that Benitez will leave the club.

The Daily Mail says with Benitez out of a job this week, reports have emerged that he is now seriously considering a lucrative offer on the table from Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang.

The club are one of a number from the cash-laden China league interested in Benitez's services, claim the Times.

The desire to take Benitez to China however is a strong one, with the super rich Dalian Yifang eager to bring in a respected Champions League-winning manager to head their project.

A bonus is the cost-free availability of Benitez, with the manager able to leave Tyneside on a free deal with no compensation required to be paid to the club.

A 12million-a-year offer has landed on Benitez's table as a result, which represents a considerable increase on his Newcastle income.