MX23RW : Sunday, December 15 11:28:28| >> :60:3496:3496:

Rafael Benitez confirms Napoli exit amid Real Madrid speculation

Rafael Benitez confirms that he will leave Napoli at the end of the season.

Rafael Benitez has confirmed that he will leave Napoli at the end of the season.

Speaking at a press conference alongside club president Aurelio De Laurentiis, the former Chelsea and Liverpool manager announced his departure from the Italian club.

The Spaniard has been heavily linked with the vacant managerial post at Real Madrid, after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked earlier this week.

Benitez told reporters: "I would like to thank the president, the club and all the fans because after two years I'm finishing my experience here with Napoli.

"On Sunday we are facing a very important match and I want to conclude my two years here with a victory.

"It's always sad to leave a job where the people have treated you well from the start and Napoli was like this to me."

Benitez took charge of Napoli in 2013.

ID:225309: cacheID:225309:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2115:
Written by
Michael Hincks
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Rafael Benitez head coach of Napoli during the UEFA Champions League qualifying play-off first leg match between SSC Napoli and Athletic Club on August 19, 2014
Read Next:
Benitez to confirm future on Thursday?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Chiefs
@
Browns
6pm
Ravens
@
Giants
6pm
Jets
@
Jags
6pm
Cowboys
@
Panthers
6pm
Washington
@
Saints
6pm
Dolphins
@
Texans
6pm
Bengals
@
Titans
9.25pm
Colts
@
Broncos
9.25pm
Patriots
@
Cardinals
9.25pm
Buccaneers
@
Chargers
9.25pm
Steelers
@
Eagles
9.25pm
Bills
@
Lions
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona17122350193138
2Real Madrid17114237162137
3Atletico MadridAtletico16105130111935
4Athletic Bilbao1795326151132
5Mallorca188371821-327
6Villarreal157532725226
7Osasuna176742225-325
8Real Sociedad167361611524
9GironaGirona176472325-222
10Sevilla176471823-522
11Real BetisBetis165651820-221
12Celta Vigo176382528-321
13Rayo Vallecano165561819-120
14Las PalmasLas Palmas165382227-518
15Getafe163761113-216
16AlavesAlaves164391827-915
17Leganes163671423-915
18Espanyol1642101528-1314
19Real ValladolidValladolid1733111234-2212
20Valencia152491323-1010


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!