Nigel de Jong has paid tribute to former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for "laying the foundations" of the club's success.
Mancini took over as manager in December 2009 and ended City's 34 year wait for a trophy when he delivered the FA Cup in 2011.
The following season under the Italian’s management they went on to win the Premier League, and former City midfielder De Jong insists it was Mancini’s blueprint that gave the club the platform to continue their success over the years. “He was a proper Italian you know!
Fashion-wise, up to date with stuff he was doing, his diet," he told Manchester City's official club website. “He changed also the menu for the team, he brought in his own chef, so there was no breakfast with baked
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