Manchester City wanted Marco Borriello but he ended up at Roma, reveals AC Milan star's agent

03 September 2010 11:50
New arrival: Mario Borriello has put his shirt on Roma[LNB]Italy international Marco Borriello came close to signing for Manchester City earlier this week, according to his agent.[LNB]The AC Milan striker was loaned to Serie A side Roma on the final day of the transfer window after turning down a loan switch to Juventus.[LNB]The 28-year-old was also strongly linked to Real Madrid and the Premier League side.[LNB]'It could have ended differently,' said Borriello's agent Tiberio Cavalleri to Corriere dello Sport.[LNB]'On Monday, I had a call from (Manchester City coach Roberto) Mancini saying he wanted the player (Borriello) to go to Manchester City.[LNB]'On Tuesday, Real Madrid made an approach but then (Real's Karim) Benzema said no to a move to Marseille and that's when Roma came into the picture.'[LNB] Manchester City are NOT ready to challenge for honours - Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals reason for snubLazio look set to make new approach for Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz in JanuaryMANCHESTER CITY FC

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