The weather’s naff. The language’s too difficult. In channelling his inner Ian Rush, Nolito gave those who follow Manchester City one of only his few memorable moments.
If a summer move back to Spain did not seem a complete and absolute certainty before, it certainly feels that way now. After all, it sounds as if England could well be the last place on Earth he would choose to reside.
‘My daughter’s face has changed colour,’ Nolito said. ‘It looks like she’s been living in a cave. I have learnt very little English - it’s very hard.
‘Just “tomorrow”, “good morning”, “good afternoon” and a little more.