Riera eyes 'great opportunity'
Espanyol star Albert Riera says he is keen to join Manchester City on loan.
Espanyol star Albert Riera has admitted the chance to join Manchester City on loan now the transfer window has opened is a 'great opportunity'.Stuart Pearce's side are close to clinching a deal which would see Riera move to Eastlands for the remainder of the current campaign, as well as setting an option in place for a permanent deal worth £3.8 million.
Riera only joined Espanyol in the summer from French outfit Bordeaux, but has made just eight appearances in La Liga and now admits he is ready to continue his career in The Premiership.
"Not to be playing in December is already a blow," said Riera.
"It's because you feel kind of low and you can go a year without playing.
"This team doesn't play very offensive football and as a result, I don't get to play much.
"Manchester City will give me the opportunity to play more, even though I know you have to earn your place in the team.
"It is a great opportunity. What I want is to play and I think it would be the best thing for me and for Espanyol."
