(CNN)  -- Inter Milan's new coach Leonardo has revealed how he consulted with former Nerazzurri boss Jose Mourinho before deciding to take on the job. The Brazilian has spent much of his playing and coaching career at city rivals AC Milan but after his chat with Mourinho was convinced he was ready to take over from the sacked Rafael Benitez. "I called him because I don't think you could come to Inter without going through him," Leonardo told the Italian club's official website. "We exchanged ideas on lots of things and I now share his opinions on lots of things.
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Leonardo reveals he took advice from Jose Mourinho before taking Inter job
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Leonardo took charge after Rafael Benitez was sacked in the week before Christmas
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Mourinho led Inter to a historic treble last season before going to Real Madrid
Despite @placeholder's faltering league performances this season under Benitez, Leonardo is convinced that he does not need to make wholesale changes.
@placeholder believes there is enough quality at Inter to repeat last season's successes.