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Sevilla winger Jesus Navas has hinted that he will leave Spain to join Manuel Pelligrini at Manchester City in the summer, according to ESPN.

The Blues Sporting Director Txiki Begiristain has reportedly been in contact with the player's representatives.

The 27-year-old carries a £29.5million buy-out clause in his contract, although Sevilla could be prepared to settle for less given the club's financial problems.

The Spain international told Spanish TV channel La Sexta he was excited about the prospect of moving to one of Europe's leading clubs.

“You can be excited when you are there and you dream, but we are going to wait until the season ends and for summer to come to see what happens,” Navas said. “We would have to see if both clubs could come to an agreement.”

Malaga coach Pellegrini is expected to replace Roberto Mancini as manager at the Etihad and Navas added: “Pellegrini is a coach who has given a lot in every place he has been, with very nice football. He looks like a great person.”

“I am ready for everything,” Navas said. “You want to keep growing and fighting for trophies when you are used to these nice things, but I am happy here.”

Meanwhile, Sevilla coach Unai Emery claims the rumours about his club captain are positive.

“That there is talk about Jesus Navas is positive,” Emery said. “Nobody thinks he could leave here. All sevillistas and I want him to stay because of what Jesus represents. But that his name comes out and that big teams are interested means that Sevilla has prime assets. These rumours should not damage the mood at the club.”

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