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Manchester City’s Argentinian Blues are “coming after you” according to the fans’ song.

And Pablo Zabaleta thinks that the success of the Blues’ gaggle of imports from the South American country could lead to more of his countrymen taking the trip.

The hugely popular Zabaleta was the first of the six current Argentine stars on City’s books, back in 2008, and has become an icon as much for the way he has embraced the club and city as for his displays on the field.

And he hopes that he made the path to the club easier for subsequent arrivals Carlos Tevez, Sergio Aguero, Martin Demichelis, Willy Caballero, Bruno Zuculini and new boy Nicolas Otamendi.

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“I wish there had been six Argentines here when I arrived because it would have been much easier to settle in!” said Zabaleta.

“But they are all great lads and I think we have to do our jobs well and pave the way for the next generation of players from our country.

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“We want to show people what we can do on the pitch but also off it, where I think we are respected. We want to show that Argentinians are good, hard-working people.

“The Premier League is a great league for us to play. Spain or Italy is maybe easier for us in terms of lifestyle, climate and language but coming to England is a big change and a big challenge. Our people love a challenge and that’s why we are all here at City.

“Most of us have been in Europe for years and I hope it shows young players back home this is the best place to play.”