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Cristian Eriksen hints he will leave Ajax but at the right time
As soon as Tottenham Hotspur made an enquiry for the young Dane, his future has been a constant topic for discussion. Now that he has himself come out to speak about it, the rumours can all be put to rest.
"I think that my future lies in England, Germany, Italy or Spain. These are the competitions that I like. I will leave Ajax at one point, but I want to leave at the right moment and in the right way," Eriksen told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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| Erikesn will leave Ajax, but at the right moment |
"I do not know what I will do in a few months' time yet, but I want to leave my mark before moving on. The Europa League final in our own stadium would be a good opportunity for that."
"I have learned a lot here and I don't want to leave with empty hands. I want to win something and then move on."
So here is another young talent on the market in a season or two who could spark a bidding from al the big clubs around, considering how gifted he is.
Mancini: Balotelli not for sale
Roberto Mancini has always supported Mario Balotelli even if the Italian is not ready to stop his antics. With the performance against rivals Manchester United not doing him any favours with his manager, Baloteli was surely thought to be headed out of the Eastlands in the upcoming transfer market.
"Balotelli is not for sale," Mancini told Sky Sport Italia.
"Mario is a City player, he is loved by the fans and the management. He has been an important player for us.
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| Balotelli will stay at City: Mancini |
Mancini still thinks that Balotelli, on his day can be as good as world's best and says that he himself is not aware of his talent. He feels that he is currently not realising his potential and is waiting for the moment when he does.
"A player of his quality should think exclusively to his work and his family, he has talent and he cannot blow it as he is doing."
"Our paths may separate if I change team, but he will remain at City."
As far his value is concerned, it has always been falling and the City hierarchy might just not be ready to accept a loss on an investment on a young player with 2 years left on his contract.
Romeu out for 6 months
Chelsea's Oriol Romeu is set to be out for the rest of the season as he had anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery after going off against Sunderland after just 20 minutes of play. The young Spaniard had started 4 of the 5 games after Benitez' installment as Chelsea's latest manager and put in decent displays.
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| Romeu set to be on the treatment table for 6 months |
This setback now leaves the Blues with only Obi Mikel, Ramires and Frank Lampard capable of playing the holding midfielder role.
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Written by,
Aman Arora
Aman is a writer for 18 Yard Box, Goal,com India and a contributor to Sportskeeda.
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