Source: Team_Talk
Zigic laughs off Sporting switch talk
irmingham star Nikola Zigic has played down reports linking him with a January move to Sporting Lisbon and insists he is happy at St Andrew's.[LNB] Zigic made the £6million move from Valencia to Blues during the summer transfer window.[LNB]He has so far struggled to command a regular first-team spot although he did net his first Premier League goal last weekend against Arsenal in a rare start.[LNB]But the Serbia international has laughed off claims that he will be ready to leave City after only a few months.[LNB]Zigic said: "I was aware of the speculation about Sporting Lisbon and I found it quite amusing.[LNB]"But really I am a Birmingham player. I enjoy being here. I am certainly going to try my best for the club and something I want to do is progress my career here.[LNB]"You always get some speculation from other clubs and what have you.[LNB]"But I am a Birmingham player, I signed a contract in the summer, I enjoy playing with the boys, we are a good squad and I'm more than happy being here."[LNB]Zigic has found it difficult adjusting to the different style of the Premier League compared to the technical football in Spain.[LNB]He said: "Because of my height, the ball does come up to me to knock on.[LNB]"But I am a bit more of a technical player than people give me credit for. I do like the ball into my feet."[LNB]Zigic is set to retain his place for tomorrow's home clash with Blackpool especially as last season's top scorer, Cameron Jerome, is still doubtful with an ankle problem.
