Juventus have given Rafael Benítez ten days to decide whether or not he wants to be considered for the manager’s job at the Italian club when it becomes vacant at the end of the season.
The Liverpool manager is only 12 months into a five-year contract at Anfield, but Juventus are hoping to take advantage of his frustration at the lack of financial backing afforded to him by Liverpool since committing his long-term future to the club.
The ultimatum from Juventus follows a survey in Marca, the Spanish newspaper, that suggested Benítez is the manager most Real Madrid supporters want to replace Manuel Pellegrini, who is expected to leave the Bernabéu at the end of the season.Benítez topped the poll, marginally ahead of José Mourinho, the Inter Milan coach, with Fabio Capello, the England manager who has twice managed Real, a distant third.
Despite criticism of Benítez mounting during a season in which Liverpool have failed to deliver a title challenge and look likely to lose their top-four status, the club’s hierarchy has shown no indication that it is looking to dispense with his services.
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