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Benjani didnt want to leave

Benjani didn't want to leave

08 February 2008 - 16:56

Man City striker Benjani has revealed that he had never wanted to leave Portsmouth and revealed he was very happy. Benjani impressed this season scoring many goals, but the 29 year old reflected: "I was shocked when I was told on Tuesday that I was going to be sold to Manchester City before the transfer window closed."

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  • "It was never my choice to leave Pompey because of the special relationship that I had with the supporters, with my team-mates and with the coach," he told Zimbabwean newspaper The Herald.



    "I was very happy at Pompey and I think this season I showed that I had settled down well and I was beginning to produce the goals for the club.



    "There are some things in football that are more important than money and one of those things is a special relationship a player can enjoy with the supporters and the coach.



    "I had all that at Portsmouth and I was really enjoying myself playing football in a very good environment and knowing that everyone was happy with what I was doing for the club."


    Written by majicka










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