Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon admits that Saturday's FA Cup Final could be his last game for the club.
The 6ft 8in Romanian keeper has been given the nod ahead of first-choice Joe Hart to play against Wigan at Wembley after appearing in every round of the competition this season.
However, none of Pantilimon's 11 games for City since arriving from Timisoara two years ago have been in the Premier League, and the 26-year-old is ready to leave this summer in search of regular first-team football to improve his international prospects.
'I don't know if Saturday will be my last game for the club, it depends on what happens. I am only sure that I want to play – that's what is best for me.
'For a keeper it is difficult. Players in other positions get to play for a few minutes but it's not like that for a keeper.
'I'm happy I'm here but it's normal that I want to play. I am young, not 35 or something waiting to finish my career.
'The manager of the national team tells me every time I speak to him "please try to play more" so it's also important for my country as well as for my career.'
City boss Roberto Mancini has rewarded Pantilimon for only conceding one goal in the FA Cup this season – against Chelsea in the semi-final.
'The manager stopped all the speculation,' added Pantilimon. 'It's an important game and you don't want everyone to speculate about what is happening.
'I think Joe is okay about it. He is a good colleague and a friend, and I know he understands the position. He plays in all the games, and I've waited for my chance in the cup.
'I still think City was a good choice by me. I have been waiting for my chance, and now I am playing in the FA Cup final.'
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