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Spain star Nolito to accept Man City offer: Barcelona drop interest in winger
NOLITO has decided to join Manchester City after losing his patience with rival suitors Barcelona, according to reports in Spain.
Nolito scored in Spain's 3-0 win over Turkey last week
The Celta Vigo winger is set to leave the club this summer, with a host of clubs interested in his services.
Nolito's first priority was reportedly to join his former club Barca.
But Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim the 29-year-old has given up on that dream as the Catalan giants delay making a bid.
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It is added that the Milan snub was not to do with money but with Nolito's desire to play in England if a move to Barca cannot be engineered.
City have already signed Borussia Dortmund playmaker Ilkay Gundogan this summer, with manager Pep Guardiola expected to add more new names to his squad ahead next season.
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