Zabaleta confirms he will stay at City

[mat]

We should give him a testimonial if he wants it, he's a legend.

agreed.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Hard as it will be to say goodbye, I'd rather he left now than see him become a forgotten squad man or, even worse, see his form deteriorate and his reputation tarnished.

There is unfortunately logic in this, some of our supporters have long-term memory issues.

 

[Neville Kneville]

There would be no point in him staying if he's not going to play & his chances of playing will most likely be undermined by the summer schedule, as he suspects.

Pep will be straight with him either way.

 

[Father Paul]

One year playing deal and offering him working developing the kids. Would be a great coach/possible future gaffer.

Not sure if all this stuff about Zab the coach is just wishful thinking. Perhaps he will go on to be a great coach but that remains to be seen. Sad to see him so frustrated at Chelsea but his form for some time now has not been great. I hope the club look after him but I fear he may be one of the first of the old guard to be replaced by Pep.

 

[borassic]

Pep will move him to centre half and we'll see a Zab renaissance for 2 years

 

[hihosilva]

Fully deserves a new contract, get him signed up.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Pep will move him to centre half and we'll see a Zab renaissance for 2 years

I hope that this happens I love the Zabman & he plays his heart out for City. This would be my favourite option.

One year playing deal and offering him working developing the kids. Would be a great coach/possible future gaffer.

This would be my second favourite scenario. He would be a great coach for the youngsters & I can see Zabba in this role.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

We NEED a new right (and left) back, and Sagna is currently by far the better player. So obviously the time has arrived to say goodbye to a legend this summer. It's clearly the correct call. The only call.

 

[better dead than red]

Don't often get emotional, I mean really feel sadness, about players possibly leaving but in this case I am truly saddened by the prospect.

Pablo is un guerrero, a warrior. He's everything that is wonderful about this club and the fans know it and show their love for him. I do hope maybe some time to heal or some Pep magic can give us 2 or 3 more years of Pablo at a top, or close to it, level.

 

[inchy14]

Move him to be in charge of the ticket office to sort the fuckers out, if he manages that then he'll be the greatest legend of all time.... After Berti obviously.