Rafael Benitez, linked with Serie A runners-up Napoli, dropped a strong hint his next job would be with a member of the European elite when he said, "I want to be in a top side so that we can play in the Champions League."
Benitez, pictured, was speaking after Chelsea's second defeat of their post-season American tour, losing 5-3 to Manchester City in New York. The game marked the end of the Spaniard's stint as interim manager at Chelsea, who he guided to victory in the Europa League and to Champions League qualification after being brought in last November.
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