Britain Football Soccer - Newcastle United - Rafael Benitez Press Conference - St James' Park - 25/5/16 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic
(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has been assured full control of football-related decisions by the club's hierarchy as he aims for the side's immediate return to the Premier League.
The 56-year old signed a three-year deal to remain as Newcastle's manager, despite a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave St. James' Park if the Magpies were relegated to the Championship.
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