Liverpool Manager Benítez Rejects Contract Offer
Rafael Benítez has thrown his future at Liverpool into doubt by rejecting the offer of a new contract
Rafael Benítez has thrown his long-term future at Liverpool into doubt by rejecting the contract currently on offer from the club's owners, Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
The Liverpool manager had demanded more control over transfer policy at Anfield under the terms of his new deal but, with none forthcoming and the Americans content to allow the club's chief executive, Rick Parry, to continue to handle transfer business, he has rejected the deal.
Benítez said: "The owners feel that the manager's decisions need to be subject to the chief executive. But I know that I am subject to results and to our fans and they are the best judges I will ever have."
The Liverpool manager had agreed personal terms on a new four-and-a-half year deal in early December. He has 18 months remaining on his current contract.
The Liverpool manager had demanded more control over transfer policy at Anfield under the terms of his new deal but, with none forthcoming and the Americans content to allow the club's chief executive, Rick Parry, to continue to handle transfer business, he has rejected the deal.
Benítez said: "The owners feel that the manager's decisions need to be subject to the chief executive. But I know that I am subject to results and to our fans and they are the best judges I will ever have."
The Liverpool manager had agreed personal terms on a new four-and-a-half year deal in early December. He has 18 months remaining on his current contract.
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