3. Jerome Boateng

Jerome Boateng

The Bayern Munich defender was signed by Man City back in 2010 from Hamburger in a £10.4 million deal. He made only 16 appearances for the club during his one-year stint at the Etihad. 

He was one of the standout performers in the World Cup but failed to make his mark in English football and was not even named in the 2011 FA Cup final squad. Due to limited game-time in the first team, the German defender decided to leave the club for Bayern Munich.

Boateng said in an interview back in 2011: ‘It is true that I have agreed with Bayern on a four-year deal. Now it is up to Manchester to make it work.

‘My dream is to have a starting spot within a year, hopefully at Bayern, and then I want to win the European championship (with Germany).’

Since his departure from the Premier League and Man City, he won 8 Bundesliga titles and 2 Champions League trophies. 

2. Players Who Regretted Signing For Manchester City: Mario Balotelli

Players Who Regretted Joining Manchester City

While he’s loved and adored at the Etihad Stadium, and rightfully so, Mario Balotelli used to be one of the lethal strikers in world football. He has scored around 30 goals in 75 matches for the Cityzens.

He used to fight with his teammates during his time at the Etihad. He had arguments with Micah Richards, club captain Vincent Kompany and a few others.

Mario also had a grumpy relationship with then-manager Roberto Mancini. Mancini criticised the Italian striker as a player who lacks discipline after several red cards and club fines.

He finally left for Milan after three controversial years at the Etihad. But his golden days were past indeed. So he ranks pretty high amongst the Players Who Regretted Joining Manchester City.

 

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