EXCLUSIVE
Micah Richards has thrown his Manchester City future into doubt by setting up a meeting with Italian super-agent Ernesto Bronzetti.
The versatile defender has two years left on his current deal at Eastlands but is keeping his options open with regards to his future.
Bronzetti has close ties with a number of Europe's top clubs including Real Madrid, AC Milan and Juventus and was? instrumental in the deal that saw Kaka leave the San Siro for the Bernabeu in 2009.
On the move? Micah Richards (right) could be set to leave Manchester City
Richards was tipped to leave City last summer but has been one of the club's most consistent performers this season.
And his displays have not gone unnoticed overseas, prompting Bronzetti to seek informal talks with the 22-year-old.
Super-agent: Ernesto Bronzetti has links with Europe's top clubs
Juve and Barcelona have been linked with moves for Richards in recent months.
Whether he is prepared to uproot and play abroad remains to be seen, but the fact he has agreed to meet Bronzetti is a clear indication that his long-term future could be away from Eastlands.
Meanwhile, Richards' British-based advisers have alerted a number of Barclays Premier League clubs to the player's potential availability at the end of the season.
Tottenham remain keen on a ?15million move for the City star ahead of next season, though with right back Kyle Walker set to return from his loan spell at Aston Villa, Harry
Redknapp may feel the money could be used to strengthen other areas.City are yet to hold discussions with Richards over a new? contract, though it is understood Roberto Mancini is keen on extending the player's existing deal that expires in 2013.
Bronzetti's meeting with Richards will only strengthen the defender's negotiating? position should he be called in for talks at City.
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail