Craig Bellamy joined ChampionshipCardiff City on a season long loan deal then insisted he held no ill-feeling towards Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini. The Wales international became a man in demand when it became clear his Eastlands days were numbered after being left out of Mancini's 25-man Premier League squad.
Bellamy told a press conference: "Nothing's difficult about this. I had the greatest time at Manchester City at a great period in their history.
"I was bought to take the club on to the next stage and I feel I played a big part in doing that. The players they're signing are incredible.
"The next couple of years I'm sure they'll get the Premier League title, and I hope they do."
Bellamy refused to comment on reports City would not allow him to join a rival Premier League, while also brushing aside queries over who was paying his wages, but denied he had fallen out with Mancini.
"There's no ill feeling," added the 31-year-old. "I hope he does well, he's a top manager."
Bellamy explained the chance to spend more time with his family was his primary motivation for dropping down into the Championship, but knows he will be facing a tough time in the second tier.
"My wife and kids live here and I've spent the last six years travelling up and down the road," he said. "I left home at 15. I've always wanted to come back but I wanted to come back at the top of my game.
"I've come down to the Championship willing to put my neck on the line. It's probably the hardest football decision I'll have to make in my career.
"I grew up in this league and it's tough, and that gives me excitement as well. It's a great challenge for me."
Bellamy's immediate ambition is to secure the Welsh side a place among England's elite and the 31-year-old feels he is at the pinnacle of his game.
He continued: "With the players we have I think we've got to be looking at promotion.
"I've been in the Premier League for 10 years now and probably now I'm at the height of my career.
"I feel in great condition but the next couple of weeks is going to be difficult - but that would have been the case wherever I'd gone.
"I don't mind dipping into the Championship for a year but hopefully I want to bring this club back to the Premier League. I've always watched Cardiff, whenever I've had an opportunity.
"I have been able to train here and Cardiff have always kept the door available to me - I know the set-up so it's just a very happy time for me."
