Manchester City have suffered a setback in their attempt to sign Alvaro Negredo, with the Spanish striker claiming he is happy at Sevilla, according to the Daily Mail.
It seemed the 27-year-old was on his way out of the La Liga club following the news they had signed Colombian forward Carlos Bacca as a possible replacement. Manchester City looked strong contenders for his signature, with new City boss Manuel Pellegrini confirming the club were in the market for new strikers.
But the man who finished as the top scoring Spaniard in La Liga last season with 25 goals, has said he is happy at Sevilla, although he is refusing to rule anything out.
“Right now I’m at Sevilla and I like it very much. If I stay then that will be fine, but if I leave then it will be because it benefits both the club and myself,” Negredo said.
“I’m happy on a personal level but collectively we have not achieved the goals we wanted.
“Now perhaps I am at a decisive moment for my future.”
Sevilla appeared to be preparing for life without their top striker after announcing the signing of Carlos Bacca earlier this week. The Colombian arrived from Belgian side Club Brugge, for which he fired 27 goals last season.
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