Report: Manchester City eying out-of-favor Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol

The Spaniard has failed to secure a regular starting berth under Jose Mourinho since the arrival of Ricardo Carvalho but the Citizens could be set to offer him a way out

Feb 8, 2012 7:12:00 AM

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Manchester City is eying a move for out of favor Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol, according to the Sun.

The Spaniard has fallen out of favor at the Bernabeu since the arrival of Jose Mourinho in 2010 and in particular the signing of Mourinho’s fellow countryman Ricardo Carvalho.

The 26-year-old has managed just five La Liga appearances so far this season, being consigned mainly to domestic cup competitions.

However, whether the Spaniard does move to England could rely heavily on the future of Jose Mourinho with the Portuguese tactician’s future reportedly in doubt after less than two seasons in charge.

City is said to be searching for defensive cover for Joleon Lescott and Vincent Kompany after several error-strewn performances from deputy Stefan Savic.

The departure of Kolo Toure to the African Cup of Nations has seen City struggle even further for central defensive cover, with full-back Micah Richards occasionally having to fill the gap in the middle.

 

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