Mancini: City were 'very close' to signing van Persie

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has claimed he was “very close” to signing Robin van Persie last summer.

Mancini: City were 'very close' to signing van Persie
Tue, 01 Jan, 2013 - 10:24

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has claimed he was “very close” to signing Robin van Persie last summer.

The prolific Dutchman was heavily linked with the Barclays Premier League champions before opting to sign for rivals Manchester United in a reported £22million deal.

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