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Mancini's absence on arrival in Austria adds to Manchester City quit fears
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 09:44,
Roberto Mancini was nowhere to be seen as Manchester City arrived in Austria on Sunday night, adding to fears the Italian may be set to quit the club for Russia.
City jetted in to the Alpine village of Seefeld for their high-altitude camp on Sunday night but boss Mancini skipped the welcoming ceremony.
The title-winning boss had travelled with the squad but was said to have escaped attention by using a back entrance to their hotel, according to the Mirror.
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Mancini has been offered £35million to manage World Cup hosts Russia as contract talks with City drag into another week.
Sources in Russia claimed on Saturday night that Mancini had agreed to take over the national team in a six-year deal that would see him in charge when they host the World Cup in 2018.
However, City said on Saturday that they were confident their manager would re-sign for them after protracted discussions between lawyers on both sides for the past two months.
Mancini is just one of several high-profile candidates to replace Dick Advocaat as Russia boss.
A power struggle at the top of the Russian FA has left officials fighting to have their preferred target installed as the new boss.
Spartak Moscow's oil tycoon owner Leonid Fedun openly admits he wants Pep Guardiola to take over and has pledged to pay his wages, while others have pushed for Manchester City boss Mancini, Germany manager Joachim Low, Fabio Capello and Italy boss Cesare Prandelli.
City are beginning their preparations for the new Barclays Premier League season, in which they will defend the crown they won in dramatic fashion with one of the final kicks of last term, Sergio Aguero's winning strike against QPR.
Cheering locals in Seefeld greeted the squad and Mancini was set to be handed a specially-made lederhosen, but disappointed his hosts with his no-show.
City will play three matches during their visit to Austria.
Mancini's absence on arrival in Austria adds to Manchester City quit fears
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 09:44,
Roberto Mancini was nowhere to be seen as Manchester City arrived in Austria on Sunday night, adding to fears the Italian may be set to quit the club for Russia.
City jetted in to the Alpine village of Seefeld for their high-altitude camp on Sunday night but boss Mancini skipped the welcoming ceremony.
The title-winning boss had travelled with the squad but was said to have escaped attention by using a back entrance to their hotel, according to the Mirror.
Uncertain future: Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is wanted by Russia
I heart Carlos: Tevez arrives in Austria for City's pre-season training camp
Mancini has been offered £35million to manage World Cup hosts Russia as contract talks with City drag into another week.
Sources in Russia claimed on Saturday night that Mancini had agreed to take over the national team in a six-year deal that would see him in charge when they host the World Cup in 2018.
However, City said on Saturday that they were confident their manager would re-sign for them after protracted discussions between lawyers on both sides for the past two months.
Mancini is just one of several high-profile candidates to replace Dick Advocaat as Russia boss.
A power struggle at the top of the Russian FA has left officials fighting to have their preferred target installed as the new boss.
Spartak Moscow's oil tycoon owner Leonid Fedun openly admits he wants Pep Guardiola to take over and has pledged to pay his wages, while others have pushed for Manchester City boss Mancini, Germany manager Joachim Low, Fabio Capello and Italy boss Cesare Prandelli.
City are beginning their preparations for the new Barclays Premier League season, in which they will defend the crown they won in dramatic fashion with one of the final kicks of last term, Sergio Aguero's winning strike against QPR.
Cheering locals in Seefeld greeted the squad and Mancini was set to be handed a specially-made lederhosen, but disappointed his hosts with his no-show.
City will play three matches during their visit to Austria.
