Of course I do, and have.
I'm well aware that footballers usually don't have the same feelings towards any club they play for, though some do gain it if they are particularly happy at one. We are still a big name on the world stage though, and if we continue to do well we'll regain some of the status of yesteryear.
A couple of years ago, the media, pundits and everyone were convinced that City would dominate for a decade or more, and I think that's why players like Can, and to a certain extent Coutinho (though he had his Barca goggles on), chose to leave. It seemed like no matter how good we were City would still beat us to everything.
I think we're a much more attractive proposition now.
Your last point's a good shout.