City slicker: Bellamy has been one of City's most consistent performers this seasonCraig Bellamy's fractious relationship with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is threatening his future at the Barclays Premier League club.
The situation between Bellamy and his Italian manager is now so uneasy that the Wales forward has privately expressed a wish to leave Eastlands this summer if Mancini remains in charge.
Although Bellamy - one of City's best players this season - is an emotional character prone to explosive outbursts of frustration that he often reconsiders, it is understood that his frustration with life under Mancini is now pretty much constant.
Bellamy has endured a difficult relationship with Mancini since his predecessor Mark Hughes was sacked before Christmas.
Initially Bellamy vowed publicly to make a go of things and has given his all to City's push for the Champions League places. But, in the weeks and months that have followed Mancini's appointment, things have got no better.
Sportsmail revealed recently that Bellamy was under investigation by City for allegedly making comments in support of David Moyes in the players' tunnel after the Everton manager and Mancini clashed on the touchline at Eastlands during a game.
Blue day: Bellamy is at odds with City boss Mancini City were never able to prove that Bellamy made the comments and let the matter rest. But it is understood that Mancini and the Welsh striker have spoken briefly about the issue and have subsequently declared what has been described as an 'uneasy truce'.
Bellamy has continued to feature regularly in City's first team and few could ever question his dedication and commitment to his club's cause. But it is no coincidence that the quality of Bellamy's football has dropped in recent weeks and some people at City now believe that the striker's relationship with Mancini cannot realistically be expected to survive beyond the summer.
If City were to qualify for the Champions League next season, Bellamy would clearly face a huge decision about his future. As it stands now, however, he would seriously consider any offers he considers attractive, and would even consider a move abroad.
With Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp definitely interested in Bellamy and his former City manager Hughes an enduring fan, Bellamy is likely to have some options this summer, even if he would have to take a pay cut on his £90,000-a-week wages.
It is understood that Bellamy remains unhappy with the way that Mancini arranges and conducts training sessions and has not always been enamoured with the Italian's chosen style of football.
At odds: Bellamy confronted Gary Neville in the Manchester derby on SaturdayLast week Bellamy was seen ranting at City football administrator Brian Marwood at the club's Carrington training ground.
Bellamy had asked Marwood - with whom he has a decent relationship - for an advance on his wages and was, according to sources, merely 'letting off steam' about an issue not actually connected to his life at the club.
Although the image of a £90,000-a-week footballer needing urgent cash is a rather startling one, it is understood that Bellamy wants the money to settle a one-off, unexpected bill and the matter does not reflect any serious lifestyle issues.
source :dailymail
