New Inter Milan boss Rafa Benitez saddened by Liverpool FC exit

15 June 2010 21:32
New Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez admits it was hard for him to leave Liverpool but insists he had to do it.[LNB]Benitez parted company with the Reds by mutual consent at the beginning of the month after six years at Anfield, with the Spaniard paying the price for a disappointing season.[LNB]The Champions League-winning coach claims it was a wrench to leave Liverpool but knows it was obvious his time on Merseyside had come to an end.[LNB]'It was difficult to leave Liverpool after six years working there, I had amazing times there,' said Benitez as he was presented to the press today. 'Also my daughter is seven, she lived most of her life there.[LNB] 'It's not easy but things changed so I needed to move and I had the perfect opportunity to come to Inter[LNB]'I hope it will be perfect for me and perfect for Inter.[LNB]'The club was fantastic, the fans amazing so it was a really sad day when i had to go but things changed so it was obvious I had to do it.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo