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Nastasic won't call on Vidic

Image: Matija Nastasic: Will not call on United defender Vidic for advice

Manchester City new-boy Matija Nastasic has no plans to seek advice on playing in the Premier League from fellow Serbian Nemanja Vidic.

Teenage stopper has no intention of approaching rival for advice

Manchester City new-boy Matija Nastasic has no plans to seek advice on playing in the Premier League from fellow Serbian and Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic. The 19-year-old centre-back, signed on deadline day from Fiorentina, has often been described as the "new Vidic" but he has not spoken to the United player. Nastasic told City TV: "We didn't talk because I am aware of the rivalry between Manchester City and Manchester United. "Of course we can have a chat off the pitch but we never talked about matters on the field." One Serbian that Nastasic feels more comfortable speaking to is his national team and now City team-mate Aleksandar Kolarov. Nastasic said: "When I heard about the possibility of my transfer to Manchester City, we did talk. He told me a little bit about his experiences. But there is still time. We are playing together for the national team so we will talk some more."