Valencia president confident of keeping Benitez

Last updated : 25 May 2004 By Al Campbell
Benitez, who steered Valencia to a La Liga and UEFA cup double this season, is many people's favourite to take over from Gerard Houllier but the Valencia president is certain Benitez will still be at the Mestalla next year.

"Benitez has one more year left on his contract with Valencia and our intention is to extend our relationship with him even further," Orti said.
 
"He will coach Valencia next season. I don't think these rumours have any substance."

Benitez himself denied he had been approached by Liverpool on Sky Sports yesterday. Whether he has approached Liverpool on the other hand....