Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed his admiration for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric.
Mancini was speaking during a pilgrimage to South Eastern Europe, where he went to Medjugorje in Bosnia.
The Etihad Stadium boss was asked by the local media about Spurs star Modric and he admitted the Croatia international was a 'great player'.
"Luka Modric is an outstanding footballer, a great player," said Mancini.
One of the best
"He is definitely one of the best in the Premier League.
"But it is by no means easy to get him because he plays for a big club, Tottenham. It is unlikely that they would let him leave.
"We are lucky to have another great player from these parts in Edin Dzeko.
"I have worked with quite a few players from these parts - not just Croatians, but Bosnians, Serbs and Montenegrins.
"I have many friends among them and I am very proud of it.
"They are really something special and they mostly play with invention and creativity."
Beliefs
Mancini's trip was very much part of his own personal beliefs and he insisted he did not want football to overtake that fact.
"I feel this is a very special place, for many years I have wanted to come to Medjugorje since a priest in Genoa told me about it 25 years ago," he explained.
"My faith has helped me and my life, but it does not apply to football or my career - the Lord has more important work than that of football."
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