After a strong season under manager Sven Goran Eriksson,
City finished in ninth place and qualified for the UEFA Cup via the
Fair Play League.
The Blues had shown signs of being capable of an even higher
finish, sitting in third place during November and doing the league
double over fierce rivals and champions – Manchester United.
And Elano, who said that he was very happy with his own personal
progress this season, believes that City can push on from that and
fight for the UEFA Cup spots, or even the Champions League next
year if things go according to plan.
"We haven't achieved some of our objectives during the season, but
I think we can improve next year and fight for a UEFA Cup place
again, or even a Champions League spot," Elano said to the
Manchester Evening News.
"I think it's been a productive season for me. I've scored goals
and got to know the English football style.
"It was a good first season and I'm sure I will improve here."