It has been confirmed that Rafa Benitez will stay on as the manager of relegated premier league outfit, Newcastle United.

The Spaniard has signed a 3 year contract with the club, in a bid to help them find their way back to the English Premier league.

The 56-year-old joined the Magpies in March, taking charge of the team for the final ten games of the 2015/16 season.

Rafa Benitez who at the beginning of last season was appointed the coach of one of Europe’s elite teams, Real Madrid would now be in charge of the team who would be playing in the second tier of English club football- The Football Championship in the forthcoming season.

Speaking about his decision, Benitez said, ‘I am extremely pleased to be staying at Newcastle United.

“The love I could feel from the fans was a big influence for me in my decision to stay, as was my relationship with Lee Charnley and all the staff.’

“This is a huge club and I wanted to be part of the great future I can see for Newcastle United.”

Managing director, Newcastle United, Lee Charnley added, “When we brought Rafa to the club in March, we knew he was a phenomenal manager and everything we have seen from him since has only served to reinforce that.

“We are therefore delighted to have secured his services for the next three years and I believe with Rafa as manager it gives us the best possible chance of returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking and delivering success for this football club beyond that.

“It is clear that Rafa has connected deeply with the club’s supporters and we do not underestimate the role they have played in his decision to stay.

“He has captured the hearts and minds not just of the fans, but of everyone who has had the pleasure of working with him at the club thus far.

“As a world-class manager we had no doubt in our minds as to the importance of retaining him at Newcastle United.”