Manchester
City's Brazil midfielder Elano Blumer has completed his move to
Galatasaray, the Premier League club said on its website on Thursday.
The Brazilian - who scored 18 times in 80 appearances - has
been linked with a move away from Eastlands all summer after struggling
to hold down a place in Mark Hughes’ side last season.
Italian giants Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan were all reportedly chasing the 28-year-old, but Galatasaray have now successfully lured him away from Manchester.
Elano has signed until 2013 in a deal believed to be worth around £8 million to City – the fee they forked out for him in 2007 from Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Blues have been busy in the transfer market in the close season, signing striking trio Roque Santa Cruz, Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor, midfielder Gareth Barry and defender Kolo Toure.
OLE one gone.
I think this is a mistake by MH. Should have loaned Elano out so there's a chance to get him back when either he changes his attitude for the better and willing to work with instead of against the team OR he sees the club doing well and that MH is really the man in charge.
On a good day Elano is inspirational and has never missed a penalty for the club.
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has explained the reason behind allowing Elano to join Galatasary for an undisclosed fee.
"It is a big year for him with the World Cup and he wants to stay in and around the Brazil squad," said the City boss.
"The guarantee of playing week-in, week-out, wasn't there and that was key to his decision to leave.
"It is a good deal for the club and a good deal for him."
Lol so much money still need sell players, release for free la~
when is man city gonna sell mark hughes? 