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Man City forward casts doubt on his future: I am unhappy and want to go home
NOLITO says he is unhappy at his lack of game time at Manchester City and has not closed the door on a return to Celta Vigo.
Nolito has cast doubt on his Manchester City future
The Spain international was one of Pep Guardiola's first signings last summer but the £13m striker has found first team opportunities limited.
And he has indicated he might have to quit the Etihad to play regular football.
He said: "I am not as happy as I would like. I have not played much since December. We know that in football this kind of thing can happen. The only thing I can do is keep working hard and keep fighting."
He is well aware that Celta Vigo fans would love to see him return to a club where the former Barcelona and Benfica player spent the happiest years of his career.
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He added: "I know they want me back because of the messages they keep leaving me. We will see what happens. I have two years left on my contract with City.
"The only thing I want to do is play and if I can’t do it here, I will try to do it elsewhere and be happy.
"Now I just want to end the season, go back to Cadiz, disconnect, because the truth is not playing is making it a bit hard for me.
"In Vigo I was very happy. Very. Celta gave me three of the best years of my career. My two daughters were born in Galicia, and I have good friends there. It will always be my home."
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