Injuries held me back — Richards
Date published: 07 July 2015
FORMER Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes injuries prevented him realising his full potential with the club.
Richards was a key member of the side that won the premiership in 2012, but was then hit by a succession of problems and Pablo Zabaleta became first–choice right–back.
The 27 yea –old spent last season on loan at Fiorentina before joining Aston Villa on a free transfer this summer after 13 years with City.
Richards, who left Athletic for City when he was 14, said: “I didn’t ever expect to do what I have done, but with my injuries I think I was hampered a lot. I think I could have achieved a lot more. I think my best years are ahead of me.
“I believe that, when I am 100 per cent fit and firing, I am a very good player.”
Meanwhile, City have completed the transfer of highly–rated Turkey striker Enes Unal from Bursaspor for a reported fee of around £2million. The 18–year–old is City’s first major signing of the summer having completed formalities with the club.
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