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Colombian midfielder Juan Quintero has claimed that Manchester City want to sign him.

Quintero, 25, who is owned by Porto but has spent the last three seasons on loan with clubs in France, Colombia and Argentina, has revealed that his agent has met with City officials to talk about a possible deal.

He said: “I know that my agent has met with Manchester City officials and I am very proud that they are interested in me.

“But if I am to return to play in Europe it will be for the benefit of everyone, and not just an economic issue.”

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Quintero, an attacking midfielder who was in the Colombia team beaten on penalties by England at the World Cup, is currently playing for Buenos Aires giants River Plate.

He scored the crucial second goal in their Copa Libertadores final win over bitter rivals Boca Juniors, in Madrid last month.

The playmaker is under contract with Porto until 2021 and also has big-money offers from China.

Quintero added: “I am from the River and I want to stay hereGoing to China would be important on an economic level, but this does not come to mind.”