Benjani hopes to extend his stay at City

(GSM) – Although the competition up front is fierce, Benjani doesn’t want to leave Manchester City.

The striker had a part in the first three goals of the Citizens against Blackburn Rovers and thinks he has proven that he can be part of City’s future plans.

The 31-year-old African is in his third season at the Eastlands and was a starter for the first time this season on Monday night, when City defeated Blackburn.

It were his first Premier League minutes of the season but Benjani immediately proved his worth by setting up the first three goals in City’s 4-1 win.

With Emmanuel Adebayor, Craig Bellamy, Roque Santa Cruz and Carlos Tevez on the squad, the chances to become a regular starter are not that big butl Benjani insists he wants to stay at City.

“I’m very happy because I’ve started two games in a row and it’s been a long time since that happened,” Benjani saidon City’s official website.

“I’ve always wanted to see out my career at City. I have six months left on my current deal and it would be nice if I could get another year or so. The only thing that is important to me is to fight hard for the right to play.

“I love the role I’ve had in recent weeks. I think it suits my game because I love a physical battle but the good thing is that when one player goes out, another comes in and does just as well – those are the ingredients of a very good team.”