Newcastle United manager Rafael Benítez has explained why he chose to purchase right-back Javier Manquillo from Atlético Madrid. The signing of the 23-year-old has drawn derision from fans of the Toon, as the former Spanish Under-21 player performed abysmally during a loan spell for Sunderland last season - a campaign that saw the club relegated to the Championship. Speaking following his side's 1-1 pre-season friendly draw against Preston North End, via the Shields Gazette, Benítez...
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