Mancienne snubs Turkish clubs in favor of Premier League

Former Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne has turned down offers from Turkish duo Gaziantepspor and Rizespor according to Sky Sports.

The 25 year old Hamburg defender has been told that he is surplus to requirements at the club and is currently looking for a new club.


However, the versatile Englishman who can play anywhere across the defense is keen on a move back to England and has turned down advances from Turkish clubs.


The former England U 21 international moved to Hamburger SV back in 2011 and rejoined former Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen at the Imtech Arena.


However, head coach Thorsten Fink doesn't consider Mancienne in his first team plans for the next season and has asked him to look for a new club.


A host of English clubs are believed to monitoring Mancienne and the defender could well be on his way back to Premier League this summer.