Robinho prefers to stay put in Brazil
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June 2, 2010, Wednesday
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ROBINHO said he was glad he decided to return to Brazilian football and reiterated that he wanted to remain at Santos after his six-month spell on loan from English club Manchester City expires in August.
Robinho believed his move back to Santos, where he started his career, in January was the main reason why he is in top form heading into this month's World Cup.
"It was a great decision," Robinho said. "What I wanted was to go to Brazil to prepare and be ready for the World Cup."
Robinho was used sparingly at City and was worried his lack of first-team action would harm his chances of being ready for the World Cup. His loan deal at Santos ends in August but Robinho made it clear he wanted to stay longer.
"I'm not sure what to expect of my future yet but I hope to stay with Santos," he said.
A potential problem could be that City paid Real Madrid 32.5 million pounds (US$58 million) for Robinho and Santos, or indeed any other Brazilian club, will struggle to afford that fee. Santos was able to sign Robinho on loan only because the player reportedly took a pay cut and several sponsors got involved.
Robinho was City's first signing following Sheikh Mansour's takeover of the club but he did not hit the heights expected at the Premier League side.
"I didn't even play that bad, I just didn't get the run (in the side) that I wanted," Robinho said. "Football in England is about strength; it's difficult for a Brazilian player to adapt to that."
Robinho's career skyrocketed after he led Santos to Brazilian league titles in 2002 and 2004. This year, he helped the team win the traditional Sao Paulo state championship and reach the Brazilian Cup final.
Robinho believed his move back to Santos, where he started his career, in January was the main reason why he is in top form heading into this month's World Cup.
"It was a great decision," Robinho said. "What I wanted was to go to Brazil to prepare and be ready for the World Cup."
Robinho was used sparingly at City and was worried his lack of first-team action would harm his chances of being ready for the World Cup. His loan deal at Santos ends in August but Robinho made it clear he wanted to stay longer.
"I'm not sure what to expect of my future yet but I hope to stay with Santos," he said.
A potential problem could be that City paid Real Madrid 32.5 million pounds (US$58 million) for Robinho and Santos, or indeed any other Brazilian club, will struggle to afford that fee. Santos was able to sign Robinho on loan only because the player reportedly took a pay cut and several sponsors got involved.
Robinho was City's first signing following Sheikh Mansour's takeover of the club but he did not hit the heights expected at the Premier League side.
"I didn't even play that bad, I just didn't get the run (in the side) that I wanted," Robinho said. "Football in England is about strength; it's difficult for a Brazilian player to adapt to that."
Robinho's career skyrocketed after he led Santos to Brazilian league titles in 2002 and 2004. This year, he helped the team win the traditional Sao Paulo state championship and reach the Brazilian Cup final.
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