R. Mancini: Thanks to me, the "Man City" club is now so strong in England © EuroFootball.com

Working in Galatasaray Istanbul, Roberto Mancini claims that it is thanks to him that Manchester City is now such a strong team in England.

Let's remind that at the end of last season, the "citizens" refused the Italian's services and fired him, even though R. Mancini triumphed in the Premier League with Man City in 2012.

"I am happy that Manchester City is currently one of the best clubs in England, because I know that I am the one who created it," said the 49-year-old strategist.

"The goal-scoring players are the ones I brought in - Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko, Yaya Toure, David Silva, and Samir Nasri," former footballer did not spare praise for himself.

R. Mancini also talked about the current Man City coach: "I think Manuel Pellegrini is doing well, but what is happening now with this club is our three-year achievement," concluded the Italian.