Except his reasons for leaving are nothing to do with Covid but do carry on .
He is quoted as saying this on the BBC website
However, the Spaniard and his coaching staff have stepped down amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
"Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, Covid-19 has changed our lives and our projects," said Benitez.
"The pandemic is still here, for all of us, and supporting our families has been a priority when making this decision."