Edin Dzeko reveals reason for leaving Man City and expresses 'no regret' over decision
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEdin Dzeko has revealed a falling out with Manuel Pellegrini led to his exit from Manchester City in 2015. The striker played as back-up to Sergio Aguero for much of his time at the Etihad, but still managed to return a credible scoring record, with 72 goals in 189 appearances.
Dzeko helped City to two Premier League titles, and FA Cup and a League Cup before he decided to move to Roma in 2015, initially on loan before making the deal permanent the following summer.
Since then, the Bosnian has established himself as one of the best strikers in Serie A, with 119 goals in 260 appearances for Roma before he made the move to defending champions Inter Milan during the summer.
But things could have been very different for Dzeko, and he could well have still been at City had it not been for a disagreement with former boss Pellegrini. “I was at the best moment of my career and I didn't want to be on the bench, so I chose Roma,” Dzeko told Corriere della Sport. “I do not regret it at all, on the contrary. “By the way, I left England with a three-year contract, I did not agree with coach Manuel Pellegrini in City. “I didn't manage to win only a trophy in Roma, but it was a wonderful six years.
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