Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said he was sad to see Mario Balotelli move to AC Milan, but admitted the deal was "important" for all parties involved.
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The Italy international joined the Rossoneri for £19million following a 28-month spell at the Etihad Stadium, where he won the Premier League title and FA Cup crown.
Several controversial incidents also followed the striker in Manchester and Mancini admitted he was resigned to letting him leave.
"It was good for everyone, for Mario, to take a big chance to go to Italy and play with top club like Milan," he said. "It was important for him and for the club.
"No, we are not happy. Mario did well, maybe not in the last three or four months because of injury, but he helped us win the Premier League and FA Cup. We are sad that he leaves.
"It was difficult. It was only my decision. I believe in him and I believe for him after two years in England, it was important for him to go back to Italy."
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