Brazil international rules out City switch

by Tom Adams , 18 June 2009

Former Arsenal forward Julio Baptista has denied suggestions that he could return to The Premier League with Manchester City this summer.

Baptista, 27, is primarily remembered in England for a four-goal haul in a Carling Cup tie at Anfield in the 2006-2007 season but the rest of his brief spell at Arsenal was largely unremarkable.

The Brazil international enjoyed a productive season in Serie A last year though, scoring nine goals in 27 league appearances for Roma.

The former Real Madrid and Sevilla forward has now been linked with a possible move to Eastlands but Baptista is determined to remain in the Italian capital at present.

"I am not thinking about leaving Roma," said Baptista.

"I signed a four-year contract with Roma and I want to remain and help the team do better with respect to last season.

"Our aim will be to return to the Champions League."

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