Craig Bellamy set for Manchester City return

22 March 2011 12:22
Craig Bellamy is on his way back to Manchester City - news that is unlikely to be welcomed by City boss Roberto Mancini.[LNB] Bellamy was sent on a season-long loan to Cardiff last August due to disagreements with Mancini but the Wales striker told Sportsmail that even if Cardiff are promoted to the Barclays Premier League, it is unlikely his hometown club could afford either his transfer fee or wages. [LNB]EXCLUSIVE: I'm not angry any more! Craig Bellamy says he has found happiness at home in Cardiff Eyes on the prize: Bellamy admits Cardiff won't be able to afford his wages - even if they are promoted [LNB]Bellamy, 31, is contracted to City until June 2012 - with a year option - and earns around ?90,000 per week. Cardiff have paid a quarter this season.[LNB] 'Even if Cardiff were promoted, it's very unlikely I'd stay here,' said Bellamy. 'I don't want to be on loan anywhere next season. If we got promoted, Cardiff would have to buy me. It sounded romantic in August but if we look at it money-wise, it's probably not going to happen.[LNB] City slicker: Bellamy will return to Eastlands at the end of the season [LNB]'It is difficult because I do have another year at City. I could be at Man City the whole year and not be involved. It will be an uncomfortable situation for everyone because Mancini will be in charge. There's nothing I can do. He is the manager, he chooses the squad and rightly so.' [LNB]Harry Redknapp is a known admirer of Bellamy but the Welshman said: 'They won't sell me to Tottenham.' [LNB]  I'm not angry any more! Craig Bellamy says he has found happiness at home in CardiffChampions League race will go down to the wire, says Spurs chief Harry Champions League legend Clarence Seedorf tells Europe's top clubs to form breakaway divisionManchester City FC news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Craig Bellamy, Roberto Mancini, Harry Redknapp Places: Cardiff, Wales

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