Manchester City’s Roque Santa Cruz claims he is flattered by interest from Botafogo but says he is still in talks with Malaga over a possible permanent move.
The Paraguyan is set to be a free-agent in the summer after his contract at the Manchester club expires.
Botafogo have already registered their interest in the striker but face competition from Malaga, however Santa Cruz has revealed a desire to return to South America.
“The interest does exist and I’m aware of it,” Santa Cruz told Radio La Nueva rgs. “My agents are analysing this possibility that has appeared and there are some talks.
“It’s a very big club, I’m flattered by their interest. It’s always important to be wanted by a club of such size.
“Brazil has one of the most competitive leagues in the world and is very attractive, as strong as European football. Of course, I want to play in Brazil, it would be represent something important to me.
“I have spent 14 years away from Paraguay and at some point it’s important to be near home, that’s something that I have always had in mind, to be near family again.
“I am also having conversations with Malaga, but I am not going to renew my contract with Manchester City. I’ll be a free agent.”
Source: Sky Sports
