Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has ruled out a return to the English Premier League and said he is happy in China. Benitez, who took over Dalian Yifang in the Chinese Super League after leaving Newcastle United in July, made his comments in an interview with his former player Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football . “I must be very clear, there is no chance I would come back. I am very happy,” the Spaniard said of his immediate plans. The 59-year-old has been linked with a number of managerial vacancies in England this season, including the Arsenal job and the interview came as part of Sky Sports’ live broadcast of Arsenal’s win over West Ham United. On Monday, he reiterated his priorities with the Dalian side, where he talked of “leaving a legacy” in his opening press conference. “They trust me. They have a lot of staff working in a big project. It’s a massive company. They want to create a legacy. We are working with players from six years old to the first team. Exclusive: Premier League clubs wishing to bring Rafa Benitez back from China would have to pay a world-record buyout for a manager in excess of £20m https://t.co/kOi9aBOvcY #whufc #afc #nufc — Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) December 3, 2019 However, the former Real Madrid manager did not rule out a return to the English top flight in the future. “Obviously in the future, I would like to return to the Premier League.” The Daily Mail reported that Benitez might have little choice but to see out his contract in China as his buyout clause is US$26.3 million. Dalian Yifang finished ninth in the 16-team Chinese Super League this season.