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Bianchi unhappy in England

28 Dec 2007 - 13:43:54

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Italian striker Rolando Bianchi could be on his way out of Manchester City after revealing he is unhappy with life in England.

The £8.8million summer signing from Reggina has recently returned to the starting line-up after two months in the wilderness.

However, after scoring just four league goals in the opening half of his first Premier League season, the 24-year-old striker is keen to move on, with Spain his preferred destination.

"I am learning the language but I have raised the white flag with English food. I don't like it," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I think I am the only tea-totaller in the whole Premier League. My team-mates were surprised when I refused a mouthful of beer.

"They looked at me as if I was an extra-terrestrial. Tastes are tastes and I have chosen for some time - no beer, no wine, no alcopops."

Bianchi has also hit out at a lack of protection from English referees.

He continued: "Here it's hard for a striker. In Italy if a defender touches you the referee blows.

"In the Premier League you don't get a free-kick even if the defender runs you over. I am getting used to this new refereeing rhythm.

"I want to be a top European striker. After 18 goals with Reggina last season, I want to get into double figures in the Premier League.

"Then I will pack my bags and look for a new adventure. I would like to play for Atletico Madrid and also score 15 goals or so in La Liga."