âNewcastle have announced that Rafa Benitez will remain at the club as they drop into the Championship next season, the Spaniard signing a new three year deal at St James' Park. A statement on the club's website confirmed that Benitez would have day to day responsibility for 'all football related matters at the club'. CONFIRMED: Rafa stays at United https://t.co/j7tq6G4xDl