However, after a difficult start to life at the Dutch giants, City fans decided to travel to Amsterdam and cheer on their hero.
Setting off at 3am, a detour meant they didn’t arrive in time to watch the Georgian in action, but made the most of the weekend by attending training the following day.
And an already memorable moment was capped off by ‘Kinky’ joining the supporters at the pub later that day!
Relive the memorable moment through the recollections of the fans who made that famous journey via the video above.
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Kinkladze: The Magician of Maine Road, documents Georgi Kinkladze’s unforgettable spell at City.
Featuring interviews with the man himself, former teammates such as Michael Brown, Paul Dickov and Ian Brightwell, as well as a number of supporters, this 46-minute feature is the latest offering from City Studios.
Blessed with an outstanding natural ability, Kinkladze was a unique talent who became the star of a struggling City side during a three-year spell in which he lit up Maine Road with his vast repertoire skills.
The mesmerising midfielder reflects fondly on his time in Manchester, recollecting his iconic goal against Southampton and the many other highlights from his City career.
The documentary is available in full over on CITY+, with a subscription costing just £1.99 GBP / month.
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It provides access to a host of CityTV documentaries, as well as full match replays of our first team and women’s sides and selected EDS and Academy games.
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