Ze must be joking! Brazil veteran claims Manchester City want to sign him from Bayern Munich

03 June 2009 16:00
Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto claims Manchester City are 'top of the list' of possible destinations after he was offered only a one-year contract extension by Bayern Munich.[LNB]The 34-year-old's deal in Bavaria expires at the end of the month and he had been hoping to receive a longer commitment from the Bundesliga club than the 12 months on the table.[LNB]He has, therefore, turned his attention to other options and appears keen on a move to Eastlands. [LNB] Z-list: Brazil veteran Ze Roberto at the 2006 World Cup[LNB]'(My future) will be decided in the next few days,' he told German newspaper Tz. 'Manchester City's interest is right at the top of the list. They want to get into Europe and I am wanted to help them (get there).[LNB]'There are also two Bundesliga sides interested in me. One of them is even offering me a three-year contract. There is also a club from Saudi Arabia and some US clubs interested.' [LNB]Bayern have confirmed he will be released.[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Barry's mega-bucks City deal was agreed in Dubai last weekChelsea kick-off Ancelotti's reign by signing Man City striker SturridgeBrazil nuts! Man City's £34m star Robinho in sights of ex-club SantosElano begs Jose to end his City misery but Arsenal target Melo blocks pathDear Aston Villa fans! Barry comes clean about Manchester City move in open letter to supporters MANCHESTER CITY FC

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