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	38	85
2	Manchester City	38	78
3	Manchester United	38	71
4	Aston Villa	38	65
5	Liverpool	38	60
6	Bournemouth	38	57
7	Sunderland	38	54
8	Brighton	38	53
9	Brentford	38	53
10	Fulham	38	52
11	Chelsea	38	52
12	Newcastle	38	49
13	Everton	38	49
14	Leeds	38	47
15	Crystal Palace	38	45
16	Nottingham Forest	38	44
17	Tottenham	38	41
18	West Ham	38	39
19	Burnley	38	22
20	Wolves	38	20

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