'Closed deal' - Roberto Mancini opens up on Manchester United signing which cost Man City dearly
Roberto Mancini has revealed how close Robin van Persie was to joining Manchester City, rather than Manchester United, in the summer of 2012.
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Roberto Mancini has revealed how close Robin van Persie was to joining Manchester City, rather than Manchester United, in the summer of 2012.
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