....says RAFA
Rafael Benitez today delivered the news all Liverpool supporters
wanted to hear when he announced that he's definitely staying at
Anfield.
Speculation last week hinted that the Liverpool boss could be
tempted by the offer of a managerial position at either Inter Milan
or Real Madrid. On Wednesday, the speculation came full circle when
rumours began to emerge in Spain that the Reds chief had already
put pen to paper on a new deal tying him to the club until
2010.
Today however, Benitez insisted that while he hasn't yet signed any
new deal at Anfield, he definitely won't be going anywhere.
"It's clear that I'm staying at Liverpool," Rafa told
liverpoolfc.tv. "I want to thank the fans, the chief executive and
the board for their support. I'm happy here and I'm staying.
"I am very happy here and I want to win a lot more trophies with
Liverpool. My relationship with the fans and the people at the club
is fantastic.
"We will try to finish second this season then look to try and win
the Premiership next season. It won't be easy but we will try to
sign the best players and continue to work hard with a clear idea
of winning more trophies.
"The board have the same ideas as me and I haven't made any
demands. They know we need to improve and we will continue to work
hard. Can we win the Premiership next season? Well, it depends on
Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and maybe Tottenham but we will
try.
"When I decided to come to Liverpool I knew it was a big club, one
of the biggest in the world that was capable of fighting for
trophies."
