Britain Soccer Football - Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur - Barclays Premier League - St James' Park - 15/5/16 Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez applauds fans after the game Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith
LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Benitez has signed a three-year contract to stay on as Newcastle United manager, after agreeing to lead their quest for an immediate return to the Premier League, the club said on Wednesday.
Benitez, who began last season in charge of Real Madrid, was hired by Newcastle in March to try to extricate them from the relegation zone, a feat he just failed to achieve.
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