Departing Napoli coach Rafa Benitez admits his family had a big say in his decision to leave.

It was confirmed yesterday that Benitez would not be renewing his contract.

"My family was key to me making this choice, Aurelio and Napoli have made every effort and we were close to a renewal," he said while sitting alongside President Aurelio De Laurentiis.

"It's always sad to leave a job where the people have treated you well from the start and Napoli was like this for me.

"I would like to thank the President, the club and all the fans because after two years I'm finishing my cycle here."