Rafa Benitez earns mega Rangers next boss endorsement as he sets tongue wagging with Euro scouting mission
Russell Martin has endured a torrid time at Ibrox with fans incessantly calling for him to be removed from his position
Legendary manager Rafa Benitez has been endorsed as a perfect option for Rangers or Celtic – six months on from being linked with the Ibrox hotseat.
Russell Martin has endured a torrid time at Ibrox with Rangers fans incessantly calling for him to be removed from his position during matches despite picking up a. dramatic first league win against Livingston on Sunday.
Benitez remains keen to return to management and has returned to his home in the north of England as the 65-year-old looks for his next role since leaving Celta Vigo last year.
The Champions League winner also set tongues wagging as he was spotted at Arsenal's Champions League win over Olympiacos weeks after insisting he is remaining visible in the hunt for another gig in England or a prime job in Europe.
Nottingham Forest big fish Evangelos Marinakis – who runs Olympiacos – was spotted next to Benitez with the revered boss attending multiple matches in a bid to get back into the dugout.
Speaking to The Telegraph, he said: "Sometimes to be described as ‘a legend’ is very nice, but also complicated. For sure, I do, particularly in England and Europe. I do not want people to think I am finished. I am still evolving."
Meanwhile, former Liverpool pupil Vladimir Smicer reckons Benitez is made for Glasgow if an offer comes his way.
Speaking to Boyle Sports, who offer the latest footballodds, Smicer said: “Rafa Benitez wants to work, and I think he's a quality manager. What more can I say? We won the Champions League with him.
“He's shown throughout his managerial career that he can do special things. He's very clever and tactically astute, and I think he still has the energy to manage a Premier League team and he's around and probably waiting for offers.
“What about Scotland? I think it would be perfect for him. It depends if he wants to manage in the Scottish league.
“Rangers and Celtic are very big clubs, playing in Europe every year. I think it's a good destination for any coach. If you're successful there, you're close again to coming back to the Premier League.
“These two clubs are followed by people and fans all over the world. Rafa doesn't need to prove himself with his success and everything he's done in football, but if you want a quality, experienced manager, he's perfect for that.”
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