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VALENCIA, Spain (AFP) ??” Valencia coach Rafael Benitez appeared headed for Liverpool after he left the Spanish champions after turning down an furnish to extend his contract for a further brace years.

The 44-year-old l Valencia to the Spanish league and UEFA bowl double this season but had demanded extra permanent funds to strengthen the side.

He was also in conflict with sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch who is staying onward

Liverpool were reported to have made Benitez their number single choice to succeed sacked Gerard Houllier.

British pres reports said last week he had been moveed an 8 million pound, four-year deal to manage the English Premiership unite in a club

The four-time European champions have also agreed their former