Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko will not leave Etihad, says manager Manuel Pellegrini Pellegrini confirmed that he had held talks with the 27‑year‑old Bosnian striker about his future and that he would not be sold despite interest from several clubs, including Chelsea and Napoli. Dzeko has been unsettled, frustrated at what he felt was a lack of playing time under former manager Roberto Mancini who had been set to replace him with Edinson Cavani. Pellegrini, however, has already reassured the £27 million signing that he will play more next season for City as he nevertheless seeks to recruit at least one more striker. "I spoke two weeks ago with Dzeko when he was on holiday and he does not have any problems," Pellegrini said. He will stay here. For me, he's a very important player. I'm sure that he will give this year the performances to show what he can do. Pellegrini is hopeful of making "maybe two or three" new signings.