Barry blasts Benitez

England midfielder Gareth Barry has hit back at Rafa Benitez, claiming the Liverpool boss is being disrespectful.

Benitez has questioned the motives behind Barry’s move to Manchester City this summer.

“I found Rafa Benitez’s comments a bit disrespectful,” Barry told the Daily Telegraph .

“By that stage my decision was made and people should move on. There was genuine interest from Liverpool and I think he’s probably just upset I chose City.

“I’ve been in the Premier League for 10 years, more, and the money I’ve been paid is phenomenal compared to your average, everyday working man. You live and work away from normal life anyway, so money’s not a big factor.

“The difference was that City made me feel wanted. Liverpool had a chance to buy me last season but failed to pay the money, and only found it this year when they knew someone else had reached an agreement.”

[Source: The Daily Telegraph]