Newcastle United Manager Rafael Benítez to Leave Football Club As His Contract Expires on June 30, Leaves NUFC Fans Sad and Angry!

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benítez will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract on June 30, 2019 the club announced in an official statement on Monday. The club wrote on its official Twitter handle that, "It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benítez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019." The announcement soon gave rise to a number of Twitter reactions.

Twitterati have been wishing Rafael Benítez well and many fans are responding with sadness over the fact that Benítez will no longer be associated with Newcastle United.

Check the Club's Tweet and Link to Complete Statement on Rafael Benítez  in the Tweet Below

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This Fan is Sad

Similar Sentiments Here

Shock Over the News

Some Questioning the Move

Tweets are pouring in with every passing minute. The club also added that it tried hard enough but could not convince Rafael Benítez to continue. "We have worked hard to extend Rafa’s contract over a significant period of time, however it has not been - and will not be - possible to reach an agreement with Rafa and his representatives," said the club in one of their statements.

Rafael Benítez Maudes is a Spanish professional football manager. He is also a former player. Benítez holds the distinction of being the only manager in the history to win the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

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