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Ex-Liverpool striker Ryan Babel laughs at Rafa Benitez’s claims that he didn’t leave Newcastle United for Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang for the money

Rafa Benitez is the new manager of Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang following his departure from Newcastle United.

The Spaniard couldn’t agree to terms of a new deal with the Magpies after three years in charge, and he left for the Far East few days ago.

Benitez is now set to earn double the £6 million per year salary he received at Newcastle, with Yifang reportedly handing him a contract worth £12million per year.

However, the former Liverpool boss has insisted he didn’t leave Europe for the CSL for the money, claiming he has had offers of greater financial significance during his career, but they weren’t the project he was looking for.