Wright-Phillips keen to stay at city

The little winger joined the Blues as a 16-year-old, and after leaving for three difficult seasons at Chelsea, returned to the club in the summer of 2008.

Now 29, it has appeared Wright-Phillips would be looking for another club in the summer, after failing to totally convince manager Roberto Mancini that he can make an impact on the very highest stage. However, the England international is refusing to accept a departure is inevitable.

Knowing how popular he is amongst the Eastlands faithful, Wright-Phillips has vowed to put everything into his fight to remain at the club.

"It feels like I am part of the furniture here," he told the club`s official website. "I would love to retire a City player and I have my fingers crossed it is something that can still happen.

"When I did leave in 2005, I broke down crying on the way to sign for Chelsea, but back then, we needed the money my sale brought in. The fans didn't even turn their back on me then. They always give me a brilliant reception and I can't explain how good that feels."

Source: PA

Source: PA