Napoli coach Rafa Benitez on Wednesday quashed speculation that he is to return to the Premier League to take charge Manchester City . The former Liverpool and Chelsea manager has yet to sign a contract extension with Napoli , with his current deal ending this summer . It has been rumoured Benitez could replace Manuel Pellegrini at the helm of City at the end of the campaign . Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has dismissed reports linking him to the Manchester City job . The Spaniard is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to agree an extension with Napoli . However , Benitez said to the Italian press : ' I have not had contacts with City , unlike what I 've read in England . ' I have spoken to the ( Napoli ) president via messages but we have not been able to meet due to our busy playing schedule in order to evaluate the business plan . 'Now our focus is on matters on the pitch . ' Benitez joined Napoli in the summer of 2013 and led the Naples outfit to the Coppa Italia and third place in Serie A in his first season in charge . Napoli are fourth in the league this term and are firmly on course to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League . Dnipro vs Club Brugge ( agg 0-0 ) Fiorentina vs Dynamo Kiev ( agg 1-1 ) Napoli vs Wolfsburg ( agg 4-1 ) Zenit vs Sevilla ( agg 1-2 ) The Italians host Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in Thursday 's quarter-final return leg holding a 4-1 advantage from last week 's opening leg in Germany . 'We can fight until the end for all of our aims , ' Benitez said . 'We can still qualify for the Champions league , whether it is by winning the Europa League or by finishing in the top three of Serie A . 'We all know how crucial qualification for the Champions League would be in terms of future investments . ' Wolfsburg 's Daniel Caligiuri tackles Napoli 's Christian Maggio ( right ) during the Europa League quarter-final . Napoli 's Marek Hamsik celebrates scoring his side 's second goal during the 4-1 win over Wolfsburg . Napoli 's Manolo Gabbiadini ( right ) scores his side 's fourth goal in the 4-1 win over Wolfsburg . Wolfsburg's Caligiuri ( left ) dribbles with the ball ahead of Napoli 's Maggio ( right ) during the Europa League tie . Benitez ( right ) celebrates with striker Gonzalo Higuain ( left ) after their victory over Wolfsburg .
Rafael Benitez has attracted speculation linking him to Manchester City . The former Chelsea and caretaker manager is being touted as a potential successor for under - pressure City boss Manuel Pellegrini . speculation insists he is fully focused on his future at Napoli . He won the champions trophy last season and has led Napoli to one of the Europa League semi - finals this term .