While on a trip to South Eastern Europe City boss Roberto Mancini was asked by local media in Bosnia what he thought of Spurs star Luka Modric.
Mancini replied: Luka Modric is an outstanding footballer, a great player,” “He is definitely one of the best in the Premier League.
“But it is by no means easy to get him because he plays for a big club, Tottenham. It is unlikely that they would let him leave.
“We are lucky to have another great player from these parts in Edin Dzeko”I have worked with quite a few players from these parts – not just Croatians, but Bosnians, Serbs and Montenegrins.
“I have many friends among them and I am very proud of it.
“They are really something special and they mostly play with invention and creativity.”
Mancini’s visit was due to his personal beliefs, and he said he did not want football to take over from this.
“I feel this is a very special place, for many years I have wanted to come to Medjugorje since a priest in Genoa told me about it 25 years ago,” he explained.
“My faith has helped me and my life, but it does not apply to football or my career – the Lord has more important work than that of football.”
