Firstly I don't blame Nicky for wanting to go on to a bigger, better club. It's a natural thing to do and we all do it in the real world. I would do the same in his position.
However, if I were Nicky I would wait to see how January plays out and if I was still at City I would then sign a 3 year contract with a release clause of 6-8 million if a prem club makes such an offer. I would remain loyal to the club that had developed me and looked after me through a serious injury. Also I would know that whatever club made such a bid would actually want me as part of their plans as opposed to someone picking me up for free and then me possibly warming their bench for the foreseeable.
The agent probably brainwashes these players though and I doubt whether they would see it my way. Maybe I'm too nice for my own good but I would want to see the club who had been loyal to me to get something for my services.
Whatever happens, good luck Nicky!
However, if I were Nicky I would wait to see how January plays out and if I was still at City I would then sign a 3 year contract with a release clause of 6-8 million if a prem club makes such an offer. I would remain loyal to the club that had developed me and looked after me through a serious injury. Also I would know that whatever club made such a bid would actually want me as part of their plans as opposed to someone picking me up for free and then me possibly warming their bench for the foreseeable.
The agent probably brainwashes these players though and I doubt whether they would see it my way. Maybe I'm too nice for my own good but I would want to see the club who had been loyal to me to get something for my services.
Whatever happens, good luck Nicky!