The starlet, who captains City’s Under-21 side, recently told The Zimbabwean that, far from letting current talk of rising interest from other top European clubs, he was determined to break into Roberto Mancini’s first team.
The 20-year-old has made great strides since moving to Eastlands last year AND other top clubs have tried to lure him from Manchester. He revealed that he was content with life in Manchester and would wait for his chance to break into the Barclays Premiership.
“I am not worried about getting into the first team, as long as I am playing and enjoying life here,” he said. “My chance with the first team will eventually come. I am good where I am at the moment. I am playing and maturing as a player. I cannot say anything at the moment about any moves.”
The former Prince Edward pupil moved to the United States in 2009 on a scholarship at Winterthop University but gave that up early last year for a move to England, when he got a two-year contract with City. His leadership qualities and discipline on and off the pitch earned him the armband.
“It is a bit challenging to be the captain, but with all the help and support I get from the coaches, my team-mates, family and more importantly God, it becomes as easy as walking into my car and driving home. It has all been God’s work and I am just living my dream,” said the man who represented his country at Under-17 level.
The player described the duels against cross-city rivals, Manchester United, as a highlight of his stint at City and was hopeful these could help him realise his dream.
“It is always a big game because we are rivals and the pressure is always there. You get the top gaffers coming to watch the game, so you have to always be on top.”
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