(GSM) – Patrick Vieira is on the brink of moving to Manchester City. The Internazionale midfielder is set to sign a contract with the Citizens on Thursday or Friday.
Vieira wants to boost his chances for a World Cup spot at City, where he hopes to receive more playing time than he got at Inter.
“I spent three wonderful years at Inter, but I want to play at the World Cup and it’s not possible if I stay here,” Vieira told Infosport.
“At Inter, I am not the first choice of (coach) Jose Mourinho. I accept it.
“But, this year, the important thing for me is to go to Manchester to show that I am the same level as when I played at Inter with Mancini.”
Mourinho had previously said he expected Vieira to leave, praising his professionalism but admitting that the 33-year-old Senegal-born was not in his plans.
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