Rafa Benitez has reacted to Daryl Murphy’s move to Nottingham Forest.
The 34-year-old striker, signed last year from Ipswich Town for his Championship experience, last week moved to the Championship club.
Murphy has signed a three-year deal at the City Ground.
“I said before that when we were in the Championship we brought in a player who has a lot of experience and someone who could score goals,” said Benitez.
“When he was not playing, always he was positive and he could improve the team spirit, so we always knew he could help when we needed him.”