Roma’s Pizarro turned down Juventus for Man City

David Pizarro has revealed that he rejected an offer from Juventus to join Manchester City on loan.

The AS Roma midfielder will spend the rest of the season at Eastlands and says the overriding factor for his decision was because he was keen to link up with former Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini at City.

"It was a surprise for me because it was done pretty quickly," he said. "Of course, Mr Mancini played a big part in this.

"I already had quite an advanced agreement with Juventus but when they told me about Manchester City's concrete interest, I liked the idea more.

"I have worked with him already. I think his personality and his leadership are the main strengths.

"I remember when he arrived at Inter Milan. They hadn't won for so many years but with his input we stabilised and from then on Inter went on to trophies."

 

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