Schmeichel, the son of former Manchester United keeper Peter, played the first seven games of the Premier League season for City before joining Cardiff on loan in September.

Schmeichel returned to City in January and is now on loan at Coventry.

The Dane joined City in 2002 and signed a new four-year deal last September, but could still leave Eastlands to further his career.

"I have got three years left on a good contract so I could bide my time, but I am a footballer and I want to play," he said. "It is as simple as that.

"The future is exciting. I could go anywhere in Europe to play my football: Spain, Italy or stay here in England.

"I am looking forward to it but for now I am not thinking about that. I am a Coventry player at the moment and my job is to help Coventry to be safe."

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