Roque Santa Cruz 'Delighted' To Be A Part Of Manchester City Revolution

The Paraguayan centre forward was speaking at his first press conference as a Citizen.

New Manchester City signing Roque Santa Cruz is unveiled by the Premier League side
Speaking at a press conference as a Manchester City footballer for the first time, Roque Santa Cruz today informed the press of his eagerness to begin his part in the Eastlands revolution, and revealed the club's aim - securing Champions League football - next season.

"I'm very delighted and pleased. I'm ready to work and am pleased to be here," he told journalists today.

Regarding his willingness to be reunited with Mark Hughes, the manager who snapped him up while bossing Blackburn Rovers, Santa Cruz said, "Since the interest began in me I was interested in joining him back, but I wanted to be respectful to Blackburn. It will be good playing for him again."

On the prospect of winning trophies as a Citizen, Roque continued by remarking that, "I think that's a very hard task, there is plenty of work to do. It will take a lot of work and in training, to win these trophies. It is nice to be a part of the changing years."

When probed on the club's chances of securing Champions League football, and whether this can be achieved next season, Roque responded with an ominous call for Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool.

"That would be the aim."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com
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