Rafael Benitez rejected the offer from Botafogo (Feb. 1, 2025)

Rafael Benitez rejected the offer from Botafogo

https://dynamo.kiev.ua/en/news/644748-rafael-benitez-rejected-the-offer-from-botafogo 2025-02-01 10:49 Former Celta coach Rafael Benitez has turned down a job in Brazil, reports Daily Mail.Rafael Benitez, ... Rafael Benitez rejected the offer from Botafogo

01.02.2025, 10:49

Former Celta coach Rafael Benitez has turned down a job in Brazil, reports Daily Mail.

Rafael Benitez, Getty Images

According to the source, the 64-year-old tactician declined the offer from Botafogo, who are looking for a new coach after Arthur Jorge took charge of Saudi Al-Rayan. Benitez did not want to take on this role after discussions with his family — it would have been only his second job outside of Europe.

In March 2024, Celta sacked Benitez after nine months of collaboration and the team's 17th position in the Spanish league table.

№	Team	M	Pts
1	Arsenal	37	82
2	Manchester City	37	78
3	Manchester United	37	68
4	Aston Villa	37	62
5	Liverpool	37	59
6	Bournemouth	37	56
7	Brighton	37	53
8	Chelsea	37	52
9	Brentford	37	52
10	Sunderland	37	51
11	Newcastle	37	49
12	Fulham	37	49
13	Everton	37	49
14	Leeds	37	47
15	Crystal Palace	37	45
16	Nottingham Forest	37	43
17	Tottenham	37	38
18	West Ham	37	36
19	Burnley	37	21
20	Wolves	37	19

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