Rafa Benitez has revealed he turned down several job offers when working for Newcastle United.
The Spaniard has not worked since losing his job at Everton last season.
Benitez, however, was revered for the job he did to keep Newcastle in the Premier League on a shoestring budget a few years ago.
“We were not investing. We couldn’t achieve much more,” Benitez stated.
“Now with more resources, more options and everyone supporting you, you have more chances to reach the real level. You have a city behind the team and the way they support the team is massive so I think they have a chance to get better and better.
“I will tell you that during my time there, I had an offer. Well, I had some offers but especially one. But I decided to stay and the reason I decided to stay was for the fans. It was not for the ‘project’ because we didn’t have a project at that time.
“It was just for the fans and the supporters they have. I think I was honest to stay there and try to fight until the end. I lost the opportunity to stay and work with the new owners because they came late – and to try and reach the maximum potential of the club.”
