Sunday, 18th May, 2014
FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala has revealed discussions with Manchester City, however stressed that no agreement has been reached with the Citizens, while he wants to be left in peace until after the World Cup.
Mangala has been linked with a number of clubs, including Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, while Manchester City tried to snap him up in January.
The powerful centre-back does not want to be distracted by the transfer market just yet though, with a World Cup with France his absolute focus.
"My aim is the World Cup. After that, we'll see what happens", Mangala told beIN Sports.
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"I've told my agent that I don't want to know anything about the market before the end of the World Cup.
"Every player wants to develop at a big club. I have the opportunity to be at Porto, one of the big clubs in Europe.
"There have been discussions with Manchester City, but the clubs have not found an agreement."
The 23-year-old also revealed that he does not play just for himself with his brother always on his mind.
"Since my childhood, I have played for myself, but also for my brother, who is paralysed", Mangala added.
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