Edin Dzeko will not leave Etihad - Manuel Pellegrini

Edin Dzeko

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that he held talks with Edin Dzeko and insisted that the striker will be staying at Etihad.

The 27-year-old Bosnian, who has been has been linked to various clubs including the likes of Chelsea and Napoli, was unhappy over the playing time he got under former boss Roberto Mancini but Pellegrini insisted that Dzeko will stay at City.

Pellegrini is quoted by Guardian as saying: “I spoke two weeks ago with Dzeko when he was on holiday and he does not have any problems.”

“He will stay here. For me, he’s a very important player. I’m sure that he will give this year the performances to show what he can do.”