Newcastle United set to confirm Rafa Benitez WILL lead club in Championship
Benitez is understood to be travelling back to Tyneside today with the news that he will be staying at the club confirmed later today.
The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Inter Milan manager has been locked in talks with club officials for more than a week.
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Hide AdBenitez and the club had a break clause should the club be relegated from the Premier League, which would have allowed him to walk away.
But he has been swayed by overwhelming support from fans and is now set to stay at the club as they bid to get promoted back to the top flight next season.