Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez’s hunt for his next job has already started and he admits staying in England is the priority.
Benitez, 52, who will leave Stamford Bridge in the summer, has guided Chelsea into Wednesday’s Europa League final against Benfica in Amsterdam.
“It is started already, the agents are working,” the Spaniard said.
“The priority is still England, but if you cannot find a club, maybe you have to go abroad.”
The 53-year-old has been unpopular with some Blues fans since he took over from Champions League-winning manager Roberto Di Matteo in November.
Benitez, winner of the manager of the month award for April, has confirmed he will leave the club at the season end after being appointed on an interim basis.
Jose Mourinho, 50, has been widely tipped to leave his post with Spanish giants Real Madrid at the end of the season and return to the club where he was manager between 2004 and 2007.
But having done enough to ensure a Champions League place for the Londoners next season with Saturday’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa, former Liverpool boss Benitez has his eyes on a quick return after his Chelsea exit.
He said: “The Premier League is a fantastic league. My family still live in England, so it would be easier. If not, I will go abroad. I have no problem with the Spanish, Italian or French (leagues).
“When I was not working, some people said, ‘he cannot get a job’ – but I had a lot of offers.
“There are two options for the future – to get a project, two or three years to build a team like at Liverpool.
“Or maybe a top side with money, where you can buy some players and challenge for trophies from the beginning.”
Source: BBC Sport
