Rafael Benitez wants to continue managing in the Premier League

Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez's hunt for his next job has already started and he admits staying in England is the priority.

Benitez, who will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, has guided Chelsea into Wednesday's Europa League final against Benfica in Amsterdam.

"It is started already, the agents are working," said the Spaniard, 53.

"The priority is still England, but, if you cannot find a club, maybe you have to go abroad."

Benitez has been unpopular with some Blues fans since he took over from Champions League-winning manager Roberto Di Matteo in November.

The former Liverpool, Valencia and Inter Milan boss, winner of the manager of the month award for April, has already confirmed he will quit the club after being appointed on an interim basis.

Ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, 50, has been widely tipped to leave his post with Spanish giants Real Madrid at the end of the season and return to the club where he was manager between 2004 and 2007.

Having done enough to ensure a Champions League place for the Londoners next season with Saturday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa, Benitez has his eyes on a quick return after his Chelsea exit - and his preference is another job in English football's top flight.

"The Premier League is a fantastic league," he said. "My family still live in England, so it would be easier. If not, I will go abroad.

"There are two options for the future: to get a project, two or three years to build a team like at Liverpool; or maybe a top side with money, where you can buy some players and challenge for trophies from the beginning."