The Sven factor has come into play in the latest Premiership transfer move, with Bulgarian midfielder Martin Petrov opting to turn down a move to Spurs to join Man City. Petrov’s has signed on with Eriksson’s side for a reported fee of £4.7 million and cited the manager and the ke.
Petrov scored 28 goals in 116 appearances for Vfl Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga before transferring to Athletico Madrid in 2005. In 45 La Liga games he notched just 3 goals but was averaging an assist every 3 matches. City’s pre-season season goal spree’s and the finishing power of fellow new-boy Bianchi, could make him worth a look as a squad game player if the price is right but like all new Premiership arrivals, “wait and see” remains the best policy here.