Blackburn's Santa Cruz edges closer to exit

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04/21/2009 - Blackburn, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paraguay international Roque Santa Cruz is determined to leave Blackburn Rovers at the end of the season.

The 27-year-old, who has endured an injury-ravaged campaign, was reportedly on the verge of signing for Manchester City in the January transfer window.

He told Paraguayan radio station Radio Nanduti: "I have already told Blackburn and they know that before the transfer window closes I would like to continue my career at a bigger, more ambitious team.

"Even though I haven't heard anything, I haven't changed my mind.

"I think it will be very difficult for me to play again this season because of the recovery. Our last league match is on May 24 and I also need a couple of days for my knee to physically recover.

"I had to clean the zone of the cruciate ligament operation I had three or four years ago because there was some liquid there.

"When I had the tendonitis in the left knee, it made the other leg overwork. That's why it got worse and I needed the surgery.

"Now, it is up to the knee. The recovery time is between four and six weeks and I will not hurry. The most important thing is to play without any problems.

"I will wait for my knee to be perfect, no matter how long it takes."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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