Manchester City have announced that they want to build a new £100 million training facility next to the Etihad Stadium, but will have to wait to the end of the year to find out whether they can.
The proposed plan is for a 80-acre site next to the stadium to be renovated into a state of the art training facility, with a 7,000-seat mini-stadium, 15 full-size pitches, and accommodation for up to 72 youth players.
The Eastlands outfit have submitted their request to the local council to build the facility and will find out their fate on December 22nd.
“This could be the most important investment the club has ever made under its new ownership,” club chief football operations officer Brian Marwood stated.
“This is part of a 10-year strategy for long-term sustainable success. Phase one culminated in the club winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League last season. This signals the beginning of the next phase.
“We know that youth development has to be at the heart of this club. Investment in the transfer market has helped us reach a certain level, to stay there will take investment in player development, welfare and top-class facilities,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, The Telegraph reports that Roberto Mancini is set to give Owen Hargreaves his City debut against Birmingham in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.
The former England midfielder has not completed 90 minutes of football in three years, but is reportedly fit and ready to compete.
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