Monday, 17th November, 2014



Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has refused to confirm his long-term commitment to the club, but insists that his contract renewal does not depend on signings or money.

The 54-year-old has been with Gli Azzurri since the beginning of the 2013/14 campaign, landing fresh from a stint at Chelsea, and his contract is set to expire at the end of this season.




However, the former Liverpool manager is no rush to renew his contract, insisting that his current focus is not on his future but on this season's results.

 


"Experience tells me we have to work on the current project", Benitez, who led Napoli to the Coppa Italia last term, told Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport.

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"I often speak with [sporting director] Riccardo Bigon, and I always say to [owner, Aurelio] De Laurentiis that he must ensure the future of the club regardless of myself.

"The problem isn't the renewal, but sharing the same vision, it's not a question of money or signings.

"We need to work to see if we can win together going forward or not, and then we'll see.

"My family are away from me, my wife and two daughters live in Liverpool. It's the first time I haven't had them with me, it's not easy.

"De Laurentiis knows how important my family values are to me."

Napoli have won their last three matches in all competitions and are currently placed third in the Serie A table with 21 points from 11 matches. Benitez's men are also in the Europa League, having slipped out of the Champions League in qualifying.

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