Rafael Benitez to leave Newcastle at the end of the week

Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle when his contract expires at the end of the month, the club have announced.Benitez, 59, has spent just over three years in charge at St James Park since replacing Steve McClaren in March 2016.It is with disappointment that we announce manager RafaelBentez willleave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019, Newcastle said on their official website.It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Bentez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019.Full club statement: https://t.co/IscVOvLxGD #NUFC pic.twitter.com/DWeBkpRubP Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 24, 2019We have workedhardtoextendRafascontract over a significant period of time, however it has not beenand will not be possible to reach an agreement withRafaand his representatives.Newcastle confirmed Benitezs coaching staff,PacodeMiguelMoreno, Antonio Gomez Perez andMikelAntia, will also leave the club.We would like to thankRafaand his coaching team for their efforts over the last three years and theirsignificantcontribution to what has been collectively achieved, the Magpies added.We would also like to thank our supporters, players and staff for their patience duringaperiod of uncertainty.The process to appoint a successor will now begin.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){
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