Mancini wants Abu to return to Black Stars

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Mohammed Abu loan move to Rayo Vallecano can help revive his international career.

Abu, owned by the English champions, has been transferred to the Spanish La Liga outfit to aid his development.

"We think this will be a good move for the player, great experience and a fantastic chance for him to play regularly and get back into the Ghana national team," Roberto Mancini said.

"Mohammed has done well on loan and is a good player with good potential. He will be playing in a top league with high class players."

Abu has lost his place in the Ghana squad since playing at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

The 20-year-old signed a new long-term contract at City in October 2011 and spent last season at Norweigan outfit Stromsgodset where he made 35 appearances.

Rayo Vallecano are widely regarded as Madrid's third biggest side.

Last season, Los Franjirrojos finished 15th in their first year back in La Liga since 2002/03.