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Man City chief Vieira: Our academy will match Clairefontaine

Manchester City chief Patrick Vieira is excited about their plans for a new youth training centre.

The Arsenal legend came through the famous French academy, Clairefontaine, to become a World Cup winner.

And in the week that the FA officially opened their St George's Park training HQ, Vieira said: "City's academy will be like Clairefontaine.

"The club is creating something fantastic. It is a big commitment and something you dream about.

"With this facility, young players will have more chance of being successful.

"We have looked at facilities in different sports all round the world. This will be one of the best projects in any sport."

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