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Rafael Benitez has confirmed that he will leave Serie A club Napoli at at the end of the season.
Benitez has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and the 55-year-old stated he will end his two-year stay at a news conference on Thursday.
"I thank the president (Aurelio De Laurentiis), the company and all the fans because after two years I am ending my experience here in Naples." said Benitez.
"Sunday we will have a very important match and I want to finish my two years with a win
"It is always sad to leave a place where people treat you well from the start, so it was in Naples.
"The family has been the key to my choice, Napoli and Aurelio have made every effort and we were close to renewal."
