Edin Dzeko reveals he left Manchester Metropolis in 2015 as he fell out with former boss Manuel Pellegrini as he 'didn't need to sit on the bench'... and divulges Antonio Conte tried to signal him TWICE for Chelsea and Inter Milan
- Edin Dzeko was a well-liked determine at Manchester Metropolis between 2011 and 2015
- However the two-time Premier League winner left the Etihad for Roma on a mortgage deal
- Dzeko has revealed {that a} fall-out with Manuel Pellegrini was behind his Metropolis exit
- He additionally revealed Antonio Conte wished to signal him at Chelsea and Inter Milan
Edin Dzeko has revealed his exit from Manchester Metropolis in 2015 was right down to a falling out with former boss Manuel Pellegrini - whereas he additionally admits Antonio Conte twice tried to signal him.
The Bosnian ahead was a well-liked determine on the Etihad Stadium between 2011 and 2015, scoring 72 targets in 189 matches which helped him and the membership to 2 Premier League titles, the 2011 FA Cup and the 2014 League Cup.
Dzeko then accomplished a transfer to Roma in the summertime of 2015 on an preliminary mortgage deal, earlier than making that deal everlasting for £9million the next summer season, a choice that was influenced by a row with Chilean boss Pellegrini.
'I used to be at one of the best second of my profession and I did not need to be on the bench, so I selected Roma,' Dzeko advised Corriere della Sport about his Metropolis exit. 'I don't remorse it in any respect, quite the opposite.
'By the way in which, I left England with a three-year contract, I didn't agree with coach Manuel Pellegrini in Metropolis.
'I did not handle to win solely a trophy in Roma, nevertheless it was an exquisite six years. Just a few ups and downs for me and Roma, however I carry that membership in my coronary heart. I am at Inter now and I desire a Scudetto.'
Dzeko was an excellent larger hit at Roma, scoring 119 targets in 260 matches within the Italian capital however did not win a trophy with the Giallorossi.
The 35-year-old then accomplished a shock transfer to Inter Milan final summer season to interchange now-Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku on the San Siro.
It was not the primary time Dzeko was pursued by Inter, as Antonio Conte tried to signal the Bosnian ahead when the Italian coach first joined the Nerazzurri in 2019.
Dzeko revealed that Conte additionally tried to signal him when the previous Inter coach was at Chelsea between and 2018.
'He wished me, however I used to be unsure about returning to England,' Dzeko added when requested about Conte's curiosity. 'As quickly as he arrived at Inter, he tried to deliver me in once more. Now could be the time for me to play for Inter, our paths have joined.'
Dzeko has been in spectacular kind for Serie A champions and present league leaders Inter, because the Bosnian has 12 targets in 29 appearances this season after linking up effectively with Lautaro Martinez and Alexis Sanchez up entrance.
