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Benitez delighted with first year at Napoli

Napoli coach Rafa Benitez is proud of his 12 months with the club.

Benitez marked the anniversary yesterday on his blog.

"A year ago today I was presented as the new manager of SSC Napoli, a big club that had the capacity and potential to grow," he wrote on RafaBenitez.com.

"After seeing the city and meeting its people, I could feel their warmth. I was eager to get started on improving on what was already a good project with our dedication and hard work.

"Today, a year on from that presentation in Castel Volturno, all those thoughts and feelings are still relevant.

"So after 12 months living and working amongst you, knowing your City and its streets, after a great year on the pitch, finishing third in Serie A as well as winning the Coppa Italia and our efforts in the Champions League (at the same time we improved the structure and organisation off the field), I have the very same focus ahead of this new season to come."

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