Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City in £11m move for Hamburg's Jerome Boateng
Welcome to Manchester: Boateng [LNB]Jerome Boateng will be Manchester City's next big-money signing after Hamburg reluctantly gave their approval to an £11million move to Eastlands at the end of the season.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed earlier this year that the Hamburg centre-back, younger brother of Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince, had caught the eye of City manager Roberto Mancini after establishing himself at the heart of Germany's defence.[LNB]Hamburg coach said: 'Jerome told me his reasons for his move and I have to accept that. He told me today, but his agent already told me some days before. Everything was correct, so I can just wish all the best for him in the future.'[LNB]'We have been told by his agent that he is looking to move clubs, and we have to accept this,' said Hamburg chairman Bernd Hoffman. [LNB]'Talks about a new contract with us have stalled in recent months, unfortunately, so there is not much we can do.'[LNB] Manchester City set to seal deal for Hamburg defender BoatengArsenal join Man City in £10m summer pursuit for Ajax ace Van der WielChelsea and Man City warned Dzeko won't leave for less than £35mMANCHESTER CITY FC
