Rafa Benitez suggests Napoli do not take enough ‘risks’ in the transfer market and ruled out a return as ‘I’m talking to Newcastle United about my renewal’.
Benitez led Napoli to their last piece of silverware – the Supercoppa in 2014, courtesy of a 6-5 penalties victory over Juventus – and had been linked with a second spell at the helm if Maurizio Sarri left the club.
Rafa Benitez suggests Napoli do not take enough ‘risks’ in the transfer market and ruled out a return as ‘I’m talking to Newcastle United about my renewal’.
Benitez led Napoli to their last piece of silverware – the Supercoppa in 2014, courtesy of a 6-5 penalties victory over Juventus – and had been linked with a second spell at the helm if Maurizio Sarri left the club.
“Many of the Napoli players who have been together for five years have the advantage of understanding each other without even looking at each other,” the Newcastle United boss told CalcioNapoli24.
“This gives them an advantage and, with the work of Sarri, the team did well, although they didn’t win any trophies, perhaps because Juventus are so strong.
“We won a trophy against them and it wasn’t easy, but they have the ability to improve themselves in the transfer market.
“They always remain at the top, while it’s different at Napoli: in order to buy quality, you have to take risks.
“They went close this season, but Juventus are very strong and in order to beat them, you have to be close to perfection.
“After that, you must have that so-called winning mentality because when you’re under pressure, those with more experience can make the difference.
“My future? I’ve heard so much talk, but I haven’t spoken to De Laurentiis: I have a contract with Newcastle, I’m talking to them about my renewal.
“They made me some offers to stay here for a few more years, plus I have to manage my family: if I decided to go to Newcastle and stay there, even in the Championship, it’s also because of my family.
“My priority is to stay in England. I’m only talking to Newcastle right now.”