Former Manchester City and Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has explained yesterday's decision to leave Galatasaray.
Both parties chose to part company on mutual terms.
"As a Coach I understand the demands of my club," Mancini said. "When I accepted the post of Galatasaray Coach the targets were different.
"In these eight months, though I came in during a season that had already been partly damaged, I have done my job with passion and in constant pursuit of victory.
"This was followed by Champions League qualification, the Turkish Cup and second place in the League.
"With regret, I leave Istanbul and the fans, which are both splendid. I give an affectionate goodbye to the President, the team and everyone I have worked with. They worked with talent and loyalty."
