Pablo Zabaleta hopes to stay at Manchester City Football Club for some time.

The Argentine defender has been a big hit at Eastlands since arriving in the summer from Espanyol, and he is delighted with his move.

"I want to play for Manchester City for a long time," Zabaleta told the club's official website. "I enjoy life here, I don't even mind the rain!

“It's a great opportunity for me as a person and I am sure Manchester City can grow bigger and the players here can change the history of the club."