There are Manchester City academy graduates littered around Europe, some having had a chance at the Etihad and others taking their opportunities elsewhere.
Often, players leave because their route to first team football is blocked. Others never had a chance but some are denied by more unfortunate circumstances.
City felt confident enough in John Guidetti to offer him a three year contract in 2011, with Roberto Mancini handing him his debut in the League Cup a year earlier.
The Swede got an assist for the winning goal - but it would be his last action for the club where he was desperate to make his name. ALSO READ: Kevin De Bruyne gives update on Man City future after injury hell READ MORE: City's next Kevin De Bruyne decision is clear after Mo Salah bombshell He had arrived under compatriot Sven Goran Eriksen as a 16-year-old and enjoyed a prolific spell in the under-18s.
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