Hamann sad to leave

Last updated : 13 July 2006 By Al Campbell
Hamann has joined Man City on a two year contract but the German midfielder has admitted it was a real wrench leaving Liverpool after seven successful seasons with the club.

"I had one year left at Liverpool but it was the right time to move. The manager told me I was not going to play as many games as last season," said 'The Kaiser.'

"Given that I did not play as much as I would have liked then, it was not an option to stay. But of course it is a wrench to leave Liverpool. I had a great time there and some successful years."