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Stevan Jovetic is about to leave Manchester City after manager Manuel Pellegrini lost patience with his injury record.

The striker is on the verge of joining Inter Milan in a deal worth £14.3million after two unhappy years with the Blues.

And Pellegrini singled out his medical problems, which restricted him to 18 starts and 25 substitute appearances in two seasons, as the main reason behind his sale.

“It is unfortunate Stevan had to go because he played here for two years,” he said.

“He is a very good player, one of the best technical players I have ever seen, but unfortunately for him he had too many injuries, and that is why he couldn’t play a lot of games in a row.

“But I wish him a big future, because I think he will be a big player for Inter if he can continue to play in every game.”

The Montenegro international is set to join the Serie A side on a two-year loan deal worth £14.3million.

After flying overnight from Hanoi to Milan, Jovetic is today due to have a medical – he has already agreed personal terms.

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He will join Inter on a two-year loan worth £2.1million, at the end of which Inter have agreed a compulsory purchase for a further £10.25million.

The price could eventually rise to around £14.3 million, with £2million dependent on Jovetic’s success at his new club.