In just six days time the Spaniard will quit the Magpies after failing to agree terms on a new deal with Newcastle starting the search for Benitez’s successor.
But who are the names in the frame to replace Benitez at St James's Park? Here we take a look at the options, odds provided by Bet Victor.
. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on May 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on May 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Broadway
. Frank Lampard - Derby County manager
25/1 Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Arsene Wenger - out of work
25/1 Photo: JOEL SAGET
. Paul Scholes - out of work
25/1 Photo: Matthew Lewis
. Jack Ross - Sunderland manager
25/1 Photo: Bryn Lennon
. Ryan Giggs - Wales manager
25/1 Photo: Laszlo Balogh
. Danny Cowley - Lincoln City
25/1 Photo: Ashley Allen
. Tim Sherwood - out of work
25/1 Photo: Richard Heathcote
. Phil Neville - England women's head coach
25/1 Photo: Marc Atkins
. Alex Neil - Preston North End
25/1 Photo: Bryn Lennon
. Thierry Henry - out of work
25/1 Photo: VALERY HACHE
. Tony Pulis - out of work
20/1 Photo: George Wood
. Sol Campbell - Macclesfield Town manager
20/1 Photo: Pete Norton
. Mark Hughes - out of work
20/1 Photo: Dan Istitene
. Steve Bruce - Sheffield Wednesday manager
20/1 Photo: Nathan Stirk
1. Frank Lampard - Derby County manager
25/1 Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Arsene Wenger - out of work
25/1 Photo: JOEL SAGET
3. Paul Scholes - out of work
25/1 Photo: Matthew Lewis
4. Jack Ross - Sunderland manager
25/1 Photo: Bryn Lennon
