Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz wants to sign permanently for Malaga.

Santa Cruz comes off contract next month.

"The main thing is that the club keeps going and puts in place a long-term project," he said.

"I think that they are working out what they will have to spend and, as a result, the majority of players will be asked if they will take a cut in order to stay and create a credible plan.

"Malaga have told me their intentions and that they want me to stay. They are trying to reorganise the deficit and have all the numbers in order."