Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches an English League Cup match against Nottingham Forest. Photo: AP Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches an English League Cup match against Nottingham Forest. Photo: AP
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches an English League Cup match against Nottingham Forest. Photo: AP
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The East Stand by Jonathan White

Rafa Benitez has swapped Newcastle United for their Chinese Super League equivalent

  • Spanish manager talks of building legacy at a club where predecessors have lasted barely a year
  • Former Newcastle United and Real Madrid boss has reportedly become second highest paid coach in football

Jonathan White
Jonathan White

Updated: 12:41pm, 11 Dec, 2019

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Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches an English League Cup match against Nottingham Forest. Photo: AP Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches an English League Cup match against Nottingham Forest. Photo: AP
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Jonathan White

Jonathan White

Jonathan White joined the Post in 2017 after a decade reporting on sport from China. He originally moved to Beijing to coach football in 2007 and later spent two years in Shanghai.