Everton manager rules out potential return to former clubBenítez made a promise to reject any approach from NewcastleRafael Benítez has said he promised Farhad Moshiri, Everton’s major shareholder, that he would not walk out on the club in the event of an approach from Newcastle’s new owners when he accepted the
Job at Goodison Park.
Benítez was linked with a return to his former club throughout the protracted takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund but has ruled out replacing Steve Bruce if, as expected, the manager exits. The Everton manager admits Newcastle’s interest was broached during talks this summer with Moshiri, who was stung by Carlo Ancelotti’s return to
Real Madrid after only 18 months at Goodison, and he assured the billionaire owner there would be no repeat.