Zabaleta confirms he will stay at City

[Nelly's Left Foot]

We all love Zaba but we also have to be realistic. He is a full back and can't get up and down like he would need to.He has never been quick but he seems to have lost another yard and I think is a bit of a liability. Nothing at all to do with his effort and commitment just time taking it's toll.

And the idea of him becoming a defensive midfield player is plain crazy. The qualities needed for that role are not what Zaba possesses.Think of Mascherano as the guy Pep might like there with his pace and energy and you have the opposite of Zaba. If he became a coach at City I would be delighted but that assumes he has what it takes to be a coach.

 

[J_Bow]

His legs have gone, it started last season for me. Any pacey attacking player was doing him in frequently.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

Don't sell Pablo

yup

 

[Keeper!]

Father time stops for no man, not even the legend that is Zabaleta

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

Agreed time and tide wait for no man.

Zabs a legend, but we move on and when he has hung up his boots, hopefully the club will give him a job.

 

[Oystercatcher28]

Sentiment is the problem with fans. Some people would still have Dunne playing due to it

Dunne could have stayed an extra season, we all know that. Sadly, not to be. But, yes, I'd have had the Goat playing over Macken in our debut CoMStad season...

If a player is on the squad, they fight for the place. No one should get a starting place on merit or name alone. I bet Sagna has enjoyed fighting for a place with Zaba.

 

[Keeper!]

Dunne could have stayed an extra season, we all know that. Sadly, not to be. But, yes, I'd have had the Goat playing over Macken in our debut CoMStad season...

If a player is on the squad, they fight for the place. No one should get a starting place on merit or name alone. I bet Sagna has enjoyed fighting for a place with Zaba.

This ...next season everyone starts a fresh if they are still here.

New manager, new start....just how it should be,

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

City Watch ‏@City_Watch 16m16 minutes ago
Zaba's agent: "We'll see what happens over the next few weeks, but his move to Italy is possible."

City Watch ‏@City_Watch 17m17 minutes ago
Zaba's agent: "It's true, Roma are very interested in Zabaleta and it is an interest that has been going for quite a while."

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Agreed time and tide wait for no man.

Zabs a legend, but we move on and when he has hung up his boots, hopefully the club will give him a job.

this more than any other we have

 

[urban genie]

Well this surgert may just be a blessing as it keeps him out of the copa america and may put off suitors, if after his recovery he can get some pre season he may stay.

I am grasping at straws ain't I? but I just want us to keep him best right back we have had in 21 years