Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has paid tribute to coach Rafa Benitez.

It was announced yesterday Benitez will leave Napoli at the end of the season.

"I thank Rafa for this time together, he won me over straight away in London two years ago and he has confirmed that impression to me since," said De Laurentiis.

"Already a year ago Benitez let me know that this was his last season because his wife and children demanded to be closer to him."