Thank you Otamendi - official to Benfica for €15m

[Corky]

15m euro looked too good to be true:

City will only be paying the difference between the lower wage in portugal and his city wage for what would have been the length of the city contract.

If they didn't a wage cut is a tough sell to a 32 year old.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Sad times.

But I'll remain here as a tribute to the man himself. Forever remembered as The General. A stalwart of our brightest years under the greatest manager we've ever had.

And obviously, the owner of the most spellbinding beard to have graced the Etihad.

There should be a poster on here to make a pair with you — @Martin's ponytail

 

[domalino]

Bit sad he couldn't give an interview in English by the end of 5 years here.

I hope he does well at Benfica, lot of Porto and Benfica fans being cunts about him, he should prove them all wrong.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Class interview. Wish him all the best. He did his best for us and is leaving Manchester looking like Perry.

Thanks General.

 

[Aba452]

Good interview from Nico. Really comes across as humble grateful to every person at the club during his time. Nobody can ever doubt his commitment to the club. Good luck General!

 

[dozzie26]

Good luck in Portugal, Nicolas. A winner with a big set of balls. Better players turned up less often than him in big games. Winner at the swamp, stuff dreams are made of. All the best General.

 

[David Silva]

Best of luck to Nico. Imperious in the 100 point season. Hope the Porto fans aren't too hard on him...

 

[OB1]

Wish him well.

Had one season where he was the best CB in the league and helped us win a bunch of trophies.

 

[sh249]

Very good servant. Outstanding in 17/18.

 

[A57 the snake]

Good luck to the bloke and take care of your 9 medals ;) .