Schmeichel set for City exit

Goalkeeper does not see future at Eastlands

By Lewis Rutledge   Last updated: 16th April 2008

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Schmeichel: Wants to play

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Kasper Schmeichel has admitted that he may have to leave Manchester City in search of first-team football.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper earned rave reviews for his City performances at the start of the season but then fell down the pecking order.

He is currently on loan at Coventry but he is not sure whether he will start next season back at Eastlands.

Sven Goran Eriksson already has Joe Hart and Andreas Isaksson at his disposal and Schmeichel does not want to spend the best years of his career waiting in the wings.

"I spoke to Sven last week and explained to him that I want to play first-team football," said Schmeichel.

European option

"He said that he can't promise me that, so if I am honest it looks like my future might not be at City.

"I have got three years left on a good contract so I could bide my time, but I am a footballer and I want to play. It is as simple as that.

"The future is exciting. I could go anywhere in Europe to play my football: Spain, Italy or stay here in England.

"I am looking forward to it but for now I am not thinking about that. I am a Coventry player at the moment and my job is to help Coventry to be safe (from relegation)."