Rafa opens up over newcastle departure in ashley dig

It seems like Rafael Benitez, the former Newcastle United manager, has spoken out about his departure from the club in a recent interview.

For those who may not know, Rafael Benitez left Newcastle United in June 2019 after a tumultuous three-year spell at the club. During his time at Newcastle, Benitez led the team to promotion from the Championship in his first season and kept them in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons.

However, his departure was met with widespread criticism from fans and pundits alike, who felt that the club had not done enough to support him and his team. Benitez himself had expressed frustration with the lack of investment in the squad and the club's infrastructure.

In his recent interview, Benitez has opened up about his departure from Newcastle, stating that he felt "betrayed" by the club's owner, Mike Ashley. Benitez claimed that Ashley had promised him that he would be given the necessary resources to build a successful team, but ultimately failed to deliver on those promises.

Benitez also criticized Ashley's handling of the club, stating that he had "no idea" what was going on behind the scenes and that the owner was more interested in making money than in building a successful football team.

It's clear that Benitez still has strong feelings about his time at Newcastle and the way he was treated by the club's owner. His comments are likely to spark further debate and criticism of Ashley's ownership of the club.

What do you think about Benitez's comments? Do you agree with his assessment of Ashley's ownership of Newcastle?