Manchester City have revealed details to expand their football school in Abu Dhabi to other parts of the world. The MCFC School of Football caters for 550 boys and girls aged between five and 18 and is run by five coaches on weekday evenings and Saturdays.

The success of the centre, based at Zayed Sports City, could see it become the blueprint for further international projects.

A statement read: "The success of the MCFC School of Football in Abu Dhabi is fast becoming the benchmark for our coaching excellence internationally, with the club currently exploring other destinations around the world for future expansions."

Midfielder Javi Garcia has visited the centre during the international break over the past week along with former player, and current football development executive, Patrick Vieira.

Vieira said: "Every time I visit the School of Football, I am amazed at the growing number of kids wanting to learn how to play the City way and how much talent they have at such a young age.

"It's so important to have the correct coaching at a young age, as these early principles and values can ultimately end up driving, guiding and defining you as both a player, and as a person.

"Watching the kids develop new football and interpersonal skills on and off pitch is what the City School of Football is all about."