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Santa Cruz exit edges closer

21 Apr 2009 - 08:04:41

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Paraguay international Roque Santa Cruz is determined to leave Blackburn Rovers at the end of the season.

The 27-year-old, who has endured an injury-ravaged campaign, was reportedly on the verge of signing for Manchester City in the January transfer window.

He told Paraguayan radio station Radio Nanduti: "I have already told Blackburn and they know that before the transfer window closes I would like to continue my career at a bigger, more ambitious team.

"Even though I haven't heard anything, I haven't changed my mind.

"I think it will be very difficult for me to play again this season because of the recovery. Our last league match is on May 24 and I also need a couple of days for my knee to physically recover.

"I had to clean the zone of the cruciate ligament operation I had three or four years ago because there was some liquid there.

"When I had the tendonitis in the left knee, it made the other leg overwork. That's why it got worse and I needed the surgery.

"Now, it is up to the knee. The recovery time is between four and six weeks and I will not hurry. The most important thing is to play without any problems.

"I will wait for my knee to be perfect, no matter how long it takes."