Source: Daily_Mail
Robinho and Roque Santa Cruz will leave Manchester City, confirms ruthless boss Roberto Mancini
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted Robinho and Roque Santa Cruz are on their way out of Eastlands.[LNB]Mancini has revealed City's £32.5m club record signing Robinho has 'two or three' options and expects him to play in either Italy or Spain.[LNB] Options: Robinho could be leaving Eastlands shortly[LNB]Robinho, himself, turned down a move to Fenerbahce on Tuesday, saying he had no desire to play in Turkey as he favoured staying in Europe.[LNB]Mancini said: 'Robinho has two or three options. When he chooses we will then know where he wants to go.[LNB] Lazio-bound? Santa Cruz is also looking to leave City with Lazio leading the chase[LNB]'I have spoken with Robinho and he can stay if he works well andtrains well. I have a good relationship with him. But I think he wantsto play in Italy or Spain.'[LNB]Asfor Santa Cruz, Lazio hope to conclude a loan deal with a view to apermanent £4.9m move for the former Blackburn Paraguay striker, who -like Robinho - has found himself down the pecking order behind newsigning Mario Balotelli, Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor.[LNB] Final stretch: Robinho looks to be heading to Spain or Italy[LNB]City also have youngsters Felipe Caicedo and Alex Nimely on theirbooks, while Craig Bellamy has already jumped ship and joined CardiffCity on loan for the rest of the season.[LNB]Solid as a Roque: Mancini rates Santa Cruz but believes he will make Lazio switch[LNB]Mancini said: 'Roque is a fantastic guy and a fantastic player. It is possible he will leave for Lazio or another team.'[LNB]While Robinho and Santa Cruz look on their way, it appears another striker Jo could have a future at City after all.[LNB]Jo had on spell on loan at Everton, where he was disciplined by manager David Moyes in January for going to back to Brazil without permission. He ended the season playing for Galatasary.[LNB]Mancini said: 'I believe Jo is a good striker. I remember him when he played for CSKA Moscow and I was in charge of Inter Milan. He is a good player.'[LNB][LNB][LNB] Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli set to miss Europa League clash against Timisoara Manchester City misfit Robinho snubs Fenerbahce to pursue options in Spain and ItalyMANCHESTER CITY FC
