Rafa Benitez

Former Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez.

Rafa Benitez sacked 7 years after controversial Newcastle United exit

Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United looks o during training ahead of their UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match against Qarabag FK at Newcastle United Training Centre on February 23, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Jacob Murphy namechecks unlikely ex-NUFC duo in Champions League chat

General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park on August 25, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Worst manager in Newcastle history quits job with honest statement

Florian Thauvin of Newcastle United arrives in a tuxedo for the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on August 29, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

I made a huge mistake joining NUFC - Alan Shearer slated me on TV

Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on November 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Prolific striker confirms Newcastle United as true love

Gabby Agbonlahor (left) and Troy Deeney

Deeney and Agbonlahor exposed - future stars urged to join Newcastle

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez

Newcastle United favourite linked with shock Premier League return

St James' Park, the home of Newcastle United

Newcastle United release statement as Martin Dubravka leaves

Tim Krul during his Newcastle United days

Tim Krul truth revealed as Newcastle United reunion talk emerges

Aleksandar Mitrovic of Al Hilal celebrates after scoring the 4th goal during the AFC Champions League Elite match between Al Hilal and Gwangju at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on April 25, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Manchester United eye £40m move for striker who loves NUFC

St. James' Park is Newcastle's heart and soul - and tearing it down could come at a steep cost

‘Get the deal done’ - Winger to agent after Newcastle express interest

Eddie Howe, head coach of Newcastle United applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Southampton FC at St James' Park on August 17, 2024.

Newcastle United backed to end eight-year Brighton curse

Nuno Espirito Santo, the Nottingham Forest manager

‘We feel pressure’ - Champions League admission that impacts Newcastle

Joao Pedro (right) pictured in action against Newcastle United last month

Big news for Newcastle as striker set to miss three games

Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Nile Ranger rips into former Newcastle United player on £400k-a-week

Former Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce breaks silence after Dwight Gayle criticism at Newcastle

The Newcastle United squad and members of the coaching staff celebrate in a team picture after the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC's special manager & squad as Howe makes a mockery of 2021 comment

Alan Pardew (main) alongside seven other former Newcastle United managers

Alan Pardew names 7 Newcastle managers after Eddie Howe wins trophy

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez

NUFC supporters forced Rafa Benitez to do one thing after relegation

Blackpool manager Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce never predicted Newcastle player’s future ahead of reunion

Matt Ritchie during his Newcastle United playing days

I left NUFC to achieve my lifelong dream and I am absolutely loving it

NUFC midfielder reveals talks with familiar face as January deal done

Christian Norgaard of Brentford is challenged by Joelinton of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Newcastle United.(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Eddie Howe is right to be questioned as NUFC truths revealed

Miguel Almiron is expected to leave Newcastle United in January.

Newcastle ‘allow’ 64-time international to leave for £15m in January

DeAndre Yedlin of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on November 25, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

I played for Sunderland - but this is why NUFC are a bigger club

Ian Cathro has just one game to save his job as manager of Estoril.

Ex-Newcastle assistant boss faces sack at struggling side

Alexia Notto at the Amalfi Coast.

NUFC WAG shares stunning holiday snaps from international getaway

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC transfer update will disappoint fans as club-record deal 'close'

Former Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino has NUFC 'in his heart' as Arsenal weigh up move

NUFC trigger deal & the 11 players set to leave in 2025 - as it stands

Former Newcastle United star Ayoze Perez. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Player sold by Newcastle United for £30m wanted by Barcelona

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden on loan at Queens Park Rangers. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Championship club issue farewell to midfielder ahead of NUFC return

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Isaac Hayden issues farewell message ahead of NUFC summer move

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is on loan at Standard Liege. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

NUFC midfielder set for summer transfer ahead of sit-down talks

Rafa Benitez, the former Newcastle United manager

Ex-Newcastle manager sacked by La Liga club after Real Madrid defeat

Former Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Former NUFC striker scores for the first time in a year

Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/Pool via Getty Images)

Former NUFC star finds new club - weeks after contract termination

Premier League rival confirms £6.3m transfer windfall for Newcastle

Javier Manquillo opens up about Newcastle United exit

Former Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle. (Photo by Peter Powell - Pool/Getty Images)

Former 34-goal NUFC star has contract terminated - now a free agent

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Newcastle United confirm double deadline day exit

Newcastle confirm Rafa Benitez reunion with January departure
Javier Manquillo joined Newcastle United from Atletico Madrid in 2017

'Not yet' - Benitez confirms NUFC transfer exit is close to happening

Javier Manquillo is on the verge of leaving Newcastle United. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC transfer set to be announced - contract agreed until 2025

Javier Manquillo is on the verge of leaving Newcastle United. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC January transfer deal takes next step as medical underway

Eddie Howe confirms likely NUFC January exit after clause activated

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is on loan at Standard Liege. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC activate recall clause - confirmed in 32-word club statement

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is on loan at Standard Liege. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC set to activate midfielder clause as CEO speaks out

Fabian Schar reveals key reason why he joined Newcastle United

Andros Townsend of Luton Town celebrates after scoring their team's first goal against Newcastle United (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Ex-NUFC, Spurs & Everton star signs contract at Premier League club

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is on loan at Standard Liege. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

NUFC set to terminate loan spell - could join another club in January

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is on loan at Standard Liege. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC midfielder furiously hits out at 'nonsense' contract clause claim

Former Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ex-Aston Villa man confirms latest move after NUFC contract decision

Newcastle United midfield pair Jeff Hendrick and Isaac Hayden. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

The deadline day transfers NUFC are set to finalise as medical ongoing

Former Newcastle United left-back Achraf Lazaar. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC flop linked with surprise return to Championship club

Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC transfer target’s future set to be decided ‘in the next days’

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