Striker could leave City
by Laurent Picard, 05 September 2008
Felipe Caicedo could still leave Manchester City despite the transfer window's closure on Monday.
The 19-year-old was due to be loaned to Hertha Berlin on transfer deadline day, but the move finally collapsed as the German side changed their mind and opted to sign Liverpool’s Andriy Voronin on a loan basis.
The Ecuador international arrived at Eastlands last January but failed to impose himself, as he only appeared 10 times in the top flight, without hitting the back of the net.
As a consequence, City manager Mark Hughes has revealed he is trying to find a way out for Caicedo.
"We may look at a loan situation for Felipe again," confirmed Hughes.
"There was a deal for him to join Hertha Berlin but in the last hour, they decided to go elsewhere."
Another City South American player - Nery Castillo - loaned for one year by Shakhtar Donetsk last January, also failed to secure a move to Real Betis.
"They have both come back to the club," confirmed Hughes.
"There were deals on the table we thought were going to be concluded but in the end they weren't.
"It is disappointing for both of them. We thought they were good opportunities but in the end it wasn't to be."