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Man City target Mangala keeping club plans on hold for World Cup

FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala says he will not make any decisions regarding his future until after the World Cup.

The 23-year old was a target for Manchester City in January and there are reports suggesting the Premier League champions are still keen on his services.

Mangala has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain but insists that he is focusing on the World Cup with France rather than worrying about his club career at this point in time.

"My aim is the World Cup. After that, we'll see what happens," Mangala told BeinSport.

"I've told my agent that I don't want to know anything about the market before the end of the World Cup.

"Every player wants to develop at a big club. I have the opportunity to be at Porto, one of the big clubs in Europe.

"What interests me is a team that allows me to win titles. Paris St Germain is growing and I wish them a lot of success.

"Porto talked with Manchester City, but the clubs couldn't agree. We'll see what happens in the summer."

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