I’m here for the long haul, Benitez tells relieved Reds

RAFAEL BENITEZ has confirmed he intends to be Liverpool’s manager for “a lot of years” following discussions with the club over a new contract.

The Anfield boss is expected to tie up the details of a one-year extension to his current deal in effect a new four-year contract with a significant wage rise following the club's European Cup triumph in the near future.

And Benitez has made it clear he expects to make a genuine bid to win the Premiership in the next few seasons.