I want to be a manager at 70 and compete for the 'best trophy...Champions League' - Benitez

Newcastle Manager Rafael Benitez, poses with his Barclays Manager Of The Month Award - Getty

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez says he wants to be a manager until he is 70, and have another chance to win the Champions League before he retires.


The 59-year-old, who is out of contract at Newcastle this summer, says he is "waiting for an answer" on a new deal.

Spaniard Benitez won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, and led Valencia to two La Liga titles and the Uefa Cup.

"I like to - and I want to - compete for trophies," said Benitez.

"The best trophy is the Champions League, so I would like to have the possibility in the next 11 years to win the Champions League."

Asked how long he planned to carry on, Benitez said: "...I was talking with a friend - 11 years. Eleven years as a manager, that's fine. You can see Roy Hodgson is still there.

"I like to manage teams, I like to coach players, so I'm happy with that."