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( 14 October 2008 )
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Santa Cruz hints at Man City move
Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has revealed he relishes the chance to join Manchester City should former boss Mark Hughes offers for him in January.
The 27-year-old Paraguay international has been brought to Ewood Park by Hughes before the Welsh left of the City.
And he admits that he would re-join Hughes, saying: "The city is a team with very substantial financial support.
"I am pleased to Rovers but I like the idea of playing for a team that will fight for important objectives."
City should launch a number of several million pounds move to the next transfer window opens in January, supported by billionaire new owners United Abu Dhabi Group.
Santa Cruz has been the subject of an unsuccessful offer by the City during the summer, thought to around £ 12m, and Hughes £ 32.5m signing of Brazilian Robhino Real Madrid on September 1st seems have tried the attacker in considering a move.
"I will continue to do what I do in Blackburn, but if the coach of Manchester City is interested in me, I would like to join Robinho in the team. It is a wonderful player and I want to play next to him. "
Santa Cruz has scored 25 times for Blackburn in all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich for € 3.8 million in 2007.
by bbcnews.
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14 October 2008
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