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Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz poised to leave in summer
MANCHESTER CITY striker appears set to leave the Etihad in the summer when his contract expires.
The much-maligned Paraguayan is currently on loan at Malaga but could join Brazilian outfit Botafogo.
Santa Cruz also spent a loan spell at Ewood Park, but now it seems he is brazil-bound.
In an interview with Brazilian publication, Lancenet, Santa Cruz's agent Robson Lima, said: "Talks were very good, Botafogo are a very serious club. The player is excited about the possibility.
"We are negotiating with Botafogo but we can't say if the deal will work out in the end."
Santa Cruz has hit seven goals in all competitions for Malaga so far this campaign.