Maicon leave Man City to join AS Roma

Brazilian full-back Maicon has joined Roma from Manchester City on a permanent deal.The 31-year-old joined City last summer from Inter Milan but struggled to win a regular place in the first team, making only 11 appearances during last season, just four of those in the league.The move back to Serie A was confirmed on City's website and the club said: "Everyone at Manchester City wishes Maicon good luck at his new club."Maicon found competition from Pablo Zabaleta and Micah Richards for that right-back spot too strong.New City boss Manuel Pellegrini said at the weekend that Maicon was not part of his plans and the Brazilian did not take part in the pre-season tour of South Africa.Pellegrini said: "Maicon didn't come here to the pre-season and he will not be in the squad at Manchester City this year."

Source: PA