Elano ready to pen City deal

29 April 2009 10:04
Elano has announced that he is ready to sign a new contract with Manchester City. [LNB] The Brazilian schemer enjoyed an impressive debut campaign after joining the club from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007.[LNB]But speculation over his future surfaced earlier this season after he endured a frustrating period of form and an irregular role in Mark Hughes' side.[LNB]Elano, though, has recently featured on a consistent basis, tallying 25 Premier League appearances to date, and is now ready to extend his Eastlands stay.[LNB]"This is the end of my second season with City and if it were up to me I would be sat around a table discussing a contract extension right now," Elano told the official Manchester City magazine.[LNB]"I would love to renew my contract at City and remain here for a long time.[LNB]"I love England and I enjoy living in Manchester. I am very happy here."[LNB]

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