The President of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, admitted that Rafael Benitez was his first choice to coach the team in 2009, when eventually led to `White Ballet` stood Manuel Pellegrini.
`Even in 2009 headed offer to Rafael Benitez that he did not accept. Benitez was my first choice. However, he decided to remain at the forefront of Liverpool. Then we thought of Manuel Pellegrini.`, said Perez.
`Benitez is a Spaniard. All expectations are for him to triumph at the helm of Real Madrid.`, added the President of the Club.
`I have not spoken with Ancelotti. He`s in Vancouver.`, said Florentino Perez.
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