Long term prospect for Man City’s Mancini

(GSM) – Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is set to implement next stages of his “long-term project” after expressing his happiness with life in England.

The former Internazionale coach will be a spectator when his former employers take on Bayern München in Saturday’s Champions League final in Madrid.

While having spent millions, his side still missed out on the last Champions League spot to Tottenham Hotspurs, but that hardly suppresses the Italian’s new found happiness with life in England.

The prospect of being back in Italy with his family once more is desirable, but the tactician would avoid to work in Serie A again as he cannot wait for the new Premier League campaign to begin in August.

“I have always felt confident this would be a long-term project,” said Mancini.

“It is a huge job and a fantastic job because the Premier League is fantastic. It is so different compared to Italy.

“I am sorry about that because I am Italian and I love Italian football.

“But all the stadiums in Italy are empty. This is no good for football. Here, all the stadiums are full.”

Eastlands should certainly be full next term given City are set to improve even further following this term’s fifth-placed finish.

The club are aiming high with their transfer targets too in James Milner and Benfica’s £25million-rated defender David Luiz, who is the latest name to be linked with the Blues revolution.

Mancini also has a long-standing interest in Germany international Jerome Boateng, who has found himself caught in the crossfire generated by his brother, Kevin-Prince’s tackle on Michael Ballack in Saturday’s FA Cup final that has ruled the Germany skipper out of the World Cup.

It seems certain Boateng will eventually sign for the Eastlands outfit this summer, although City sources insist there has been no significant movement in recent days.