Rafa Benitez

Former Newcastle United striker Joselu. (LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-NUFC man signed by Rafa Benitez agrees surprise Real Madrid move

Former Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez sends NUFC warning to Liverpool & Man United

Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark is on loan at Sheffield United. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Benitez signing will leave Newcastle - open to joining EPL-bound club

Leicester City ‘open talks’ with former Newcastle United man

NUFC’s PL rivals ‘undecided’ on appointment of former Leeds boss

Former NUFC and Sunderland bosses ‘considered’ for Premier League role

Former Newcastle United manager could make shock Premier League return

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez’s classy message to NUFC after Man United final defeat

Former NUFC and Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez reveals future move

Rafa Benitez signing for NUFC makes surprise move abroad

Former NUFC defender sold by Benitez ‘close’ to shock move to Man Utd

Villa line up £57m move for former NUFC star signed by Rafa Benitez

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Benitez signing lauds Howe and hails ‘fantastic’ year for NUFC

Derek Wright was long-serving in his role with Newcastle United (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Former NUFC stalwart working on a short-term basis with Hartlepool

Matt Ritchie, Jamaal Lascelles and Dwight Gayle celebrate during Newcastle United’s win against Southampton in 2018 (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

NUFC give ‘green light’ to January departure of Benitez signing

Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is on loan at Manchester United. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

NUFC open to shock early reunion with £4m Rafa Benitez signing

NUFC announce World Cup break friendly as Benitez signing returns

Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Darren Eales opens up on £21m deal he’s already negotiated for NUFC

Former Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez’s verdict on NUFC’s spending & that Wilson penalty

Saivet joined Newcastle in January 2016. He played just eight times before being released in summer 2021 and has yet to find a new club. His goal direct from a free-kick against West Ham United was the highlight of a forgettable five years on Tyneside.

NUFC blasted for ‘a lack of professionalism’ by former flop

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez responds to controversial NUFC takeover question

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and former managing director Lee Charnley. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Lee Charnley eyes reunion with former NUFC boss at Nottingham Forest

Ivan Toney of England looks on during a training session at St George’s Park (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Former Newcastle United winger shocked at progress of England new boy

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton FC at St. James Park on April 20, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Rafa Benitez on what he missed out on at NUFC and ‘massive’ supporters

Monza’s Brazilian defender Marlon defends against Juventus’ Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Former NUFC target helps new club to historic win against Juventus

Florian Lejeune of Newcastle United celebrates with Fabian Schar after scoring a dramatic late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Everton (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez signing reflects on dream of playing for Newcastle United

Salomon Rondon could be on the move to Turkey (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Former NUFC duo closing in on abrupt Premier League exits

Federico Fernandez sealed a move to Elche on transfer deadline day. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez signing thanks NUFC after completing deadline day move

The Brazilian impressed early on meaning he was kept on at Newcastle for the 2018-19 season.
He couldn’t keep this form and became the only player to complete a Premier League half without a successful pass since 2010. Newcastle decided not to take up the option to buy.
Verdict: 6/10

Former NUFC loan star completes deadline day switch to Spain

The Guinea international has some valuable Champions League experience under his belt, and his dominating midfield displays have seen him linked with the Blades. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Agency link fuels speculation of NUFC bid for international midfielder

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC eye new appointment as Eddie Howe considers possible reunion

Newcastle United attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron.

NUFC star addresses future amid staggering release clause

Dwight Gayle has left Newcastle United and joined Stoke City.

NUFC confirm Dwight Gayle exit as summer exodus continues

Hwang Hee-Chan, Adama Traore and Nelson Semedo of Wolverhampton Wanderers look on during a pre-season friendly match between Deportivo Alaves and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Estadio Camilo Cano on July 20, 2022 in Benidorm, Spain.

Nickson & Benitez targets back on NUFC agenda as flop link emerges

Ivan Toney. Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images,

NUFC target provides Magpies verdict amid Leeds and Everton interest

Former Newcastle United full-back Kevin Mbabu is in line for a return to the Premier League.

Former NUFC youngster sold by Rafa Benitez set for surprise EPL return

Paqueta has been linked with Newcastle

Brazilian star ‘open’ to NUFC move - rumours

Former Newcastle United head coach Rafa Benitez.

Rafa Benitez reveals why he didn’t make sensational NUFC return

Former Newcastle United and Everton manager Rafa Benitez.

Former NUFC and Everton boss Rafa Benitez open to management return

Newcastle target Manchester City defender

Newcastle United attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron.

Why Miguel Almiron’s time at NUFC could come to an end this summer

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton FC at St. James Park on April 20, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Here’s why Eddie Howe’s NUFC are better than Rafa Benitez’s Magpies

Newcastle United vs Everton: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Could Dean Henderson become Newcastle’s latest signing of a busy January transfer window?

NUFC make late move for Premier League duo - rumours

Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff.

Eddie Howe sends warning to Everton over Sean Longstaff’s future

Former Newcastle United pair Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba.

The top 10 African footballers to play for NUFC

Lucas Digne warms up. Picture: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images

What Benitez said about Longstaff move - & Digne’s possible NUFC exit

Everton left-back Lucas Digne. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

NUFC admire Lucas Digne as Rafa Benitez eyes Sean Longstaff reunion

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.

The areas NUFC must strengthen in January amid ‘six’ transfers claim

Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Eddie Howe reveals why Sean Longstaff was dropped for Leicester trip

Sean Longstaff pictured alongside former boss Rafa Benitez.

Eddie Howe comments on Sean Longstaff’s future at NUFC

Newcastle United directors Mehrdad Ghodoussi (2R) and Amanda Staveley (R) in the stands during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on October 30, 2021.

Newcastle Utd manager latest: Unai Emery will ‘regret’ job ‘excuses’

Unai Emery, Head Coach of Villarreal CF reacts during the LaLiga Santander match between Athletic Club and Villarreal CF at San Mames Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Bilbao, Spain.

Next NUFC manager odds: Emery, Martinez & Benitez prices

Joelinton of Newcastle United is challenged by Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on October 23, 2021 in London, England.

Joelinton: NUFC’s ‘enigma’ impresses Jones - but what about fans?

ROME, ITALY - MAY 09: Paulo Fonseca, Head Coach of Roma looks on prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and FC Crotone at Stadio Olimpico on May 09, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Next NUFC manager odds: Fonseca, Ten Hag, Lampard & Benitez prices

Tony Pulis walks with new Newcastle United ‘adviser’ Frank McParland.

Ex-Liverpool & Rangers transfer guru set for NUFC ‘advisory role’