Benitez at Newcastle

Rafael Benitez says he could continue as Newcastle manager .

The Magpies' second relegation to the Championship in seven years was confirmed on Wednesday.

Benitez, succeeded the sacked Steve McClaren in March, winning two of his nine league games in charge.

Benitez's three-year contract at St James' Park has a relegation release clause, but the Spaniard has recently said he is considering staying at Newcastle to manage them in the second tier.

"If I'm here and discussing it, it's because there is a chance, we have to keep talking," said the Spaniard.

"It could take a couple of weeks maximum."

The club were 19th when he took over, but he could not save them despite claiming 10 points from nine games.

They were relegated by local rivals Sunderland's victory
over Everton on Wednesday.

Newcastle's fans were vociferous in their calls for Benitez to remain on Tyneside in Sunday's final game of the Premier League season, as the Championship-bound side romped to shock a 5-1 victory
over Tottenham.