Rafa rules out Real Madrid

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Rafa Benitez insists he is focused on Liverpool despite links with Real Madrid.

 

The Spanish press have reported this week that Fernando Martin, the new president at the Bernabeu, wants Benitez to lead his side in their quest for honours next season.

 

Martin regards the current campaign as a failure with the Madrid giants facing a Champions League exit at hands of Arsenal as well as trailing arch rivals Barcelona in the Primera Liga by 10 points

 

Benitez has made it known that he wants to take control of the 'galacticos' in his career, but he has now told the Liverpool Echo that he is fully committed to the job at Anfield.

 

"I have a clear idea whenever anyone in Spain talks about this," Benitez said.

 

"I am focused on three competitions with my club, Liverpool. I want to win every game. I hear information from Spain, but my priority is the next game against Charlton, the Champions League and the FA Cup."

 

Meanwhile, Real Madrid president Fernando Martin has indicated he may sell Ronaldo in the summer.

 

The Brazilian striker has hinted over the past week that he may seek a new challenge after revealing he has never felt accepted by the Bernabeu crowd.

 

Martin, who is not happy with the performances of several star names, is still undecided about who will leave the club at the end of the season.

 

He said: "After speaking with the players and coaches, the Sport Director, Director of Football, Ramon Martinez ... we will then decide what is going to happen with respect to the players.

 

"But first I must speak with them. Like any human being, we all commit errors and I want to ask them for their opinions. I will keep the door open to listen to them. They will be the first I speak to.

 

"I have spoken with many of them since I was chosen President. And other important players that they are not with Madrid have called me more than once ..."

 

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