<p><br /> New Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez admits it was hard for him to leave Liverpool but insists he had to do it.<br /> </p><p><br /> 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.<br /> </p><p><br /> 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.<br /> </p><p><br /> "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. "Also my daughter is seven, she lived most of her life there.<br /> </p><p><br /> "It's not easy but things changed so I needed to move and I had the perfect opportunity to come to Inter.<br /> </p><p><br /> "I hope it will be perfect for me and perfect for Inter."<br /> </p>
