just for balance
Isco heads for Pellegrini talks
Isco (Reuters)
by Hugh Southon24th June 2013 9:30am BST
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Spanish playmaker Isco will speak with new Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini today to decide on his future.
The 21-year-old has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid, rather than team up with his Malaga mentor at the Etihad Stadium.
A fee of £22 million has been agreed but the decision is now resting with the player, with City still hoping they can turn his head at the eleventh hour.
And SportsDirect News can reveal Isco has been less than complimentary about Madrid in the past.
Speaking back in 2009, Isco said: "I would say I am a bit of a anti-Madridsta. One never knows where your future lies, but it's a team I have never liked.
"I get the impression that Real Madrid are an arrogant club, likewise the players and you don't get anywhere without humility."
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(trust in PB!)