Club President refusing to sack former Rafa Benitez assistant: “I won’t sack Fabio Pecchia because I have a head.”

Newcastle United beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and afterwards Rafa Benitez was happy to welcome one player back but rule another out for Spurs.

Newcastle reported this Friday morning to have made an approach for Brazilian/Italian midfielder Romulo.

Newcastle will travel to Bradford City next month (July) for their first confirmed pre-season friendly.

Former Rafa assistant Fabio Pecchia prepares for Serie A and now Mauricio Pellegrino is reportedly set for the Premier League.

As well as a rumoured training camp in Ireland and friendly at Bradford, now claimed a pre-season friendly at St James Park v Serie A club.

It was double promotion celebrations for Rafa Benitez, as he sent heartfelt congratulations to Fabio Pecchia.

Rafa Benitez moves up to top tier and former assistant does the same in Italy on dramatic last day.

Leaving Rafa Benitez and Newcastle United to become Managers, how have Ian Cathro and Fabio Pecchia got on?

“Rafa Benitez wasn’t always one of the top managers in the world, he fought through different experiences, which is sometimes forgotten.”