Leicester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson is sorry to have missed out on Sheikh Mansour's takeover of Manchester City.
Eriksson spent just one season in charge before being dismissed in June 2008 by Thai owner Thaksin Shinawatra - who sold out to the Abu Dhabi Group less than three months later
"I came to Manchester City two or three years too early," said Eriksson. "I should have come with the other owners, that would have been great."
Eriksson believes it will only be a matter of time before City's huge spending reaps the rewards coveted by billionaire owner Sheik Mansour.
He added: "If they continue spending and buying like they have been, sooner or later they will win, and go on to win the Premier League and also a trophy in Europe. Maybe this year."
