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Thursday, October 10, 2013

The Galatasaray boss believes his new side showed great determination in their draw with Juventus and insists he did not move to Turkey for the money
Roberto Mancini has vowed to restore Wesley Sneijder to his very best form during his spell withGalatasaray.
The Netherlands international joined the Turkish champions from Inter in January in a €7.5 million deal, but has shown only glimpses of his true talent in that time after having been frozen out of the side at San Siro.
Mancini, who was appointed as Fatih Terim's successor earlier this week, is determined to see the 29-year-old return to Europe's elite in the coming campaign, along with striker Didier Drogba.
"Players of that level have a certain pride. Sneijder is one of these players. With me, you will see the real Sneijder," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Didier still has a lot to give, but he is working in the right way and offers an important contribution."
Mancini is set to earn more than €12m in his three-year deal with the Istanbul giants, but he insists his move to Turkey was not motivated by money.
"In Italy we always think about money. Everyone says 'He went to Istanbul for money'. I accepted the proposal because Galatasaray is a prestigious club, participates in the Champions League and has a massive history," said the 48-year-old.