Mancini to leave Inter at the end of the season

Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini have revealed that he wants to leave the club at the end of the season.

Mancini made his announcement following the Italian champions'  elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Liverpool.

Inter lost the home leg 1-0 having also lost 2-0 at Anfield three weeks ago - in both matches they had a player sent off.

'I know I still have four years to run on my contract but the next two and a half months will be my last guiding Inter,' he said.

'I've told the lads and it's right to tell everyone. It's a decision I've taken and has nothing to do with tonight's defeat.'

Mancini took over the Inter helm in 2004 and led the Nerazzurri to the title in his first two seasons - although the first was only won after Juventus and AC Milan were demoted and deducted points respectively for match-fixing.

Inter currently lead Serie A by six points from AS Roma and are through to the semi-finals of the Italian Cup.