Manchester City have confirmed that they have reached an agreement to loan Robinho to Santos for a period of six months.
Santos will assume Robinho's contract, including his wages and bonuses, until the loan period ends on 4 August.
"Robinho is someone who needs to be playing regularly and we wish him well for the period of his loan," said City manager Roberto Mancini.
The 26-year-old forward scored his first goal of the season in City's 4-2 FA Cup win over Scunthorpe on Sunday.
Robinho, who cost a British transfer record £32.4m when he arrived from Real Madrid in 2008, was keen to go home ahead of the World Cup in South Africa this summer as he attempts to ensure his selection.
After a promising start to his City career, Robinho's form deserted him and he has started only eight games in all competitions this campaign, prompting links to Barcelona.
The move was viewed as evidence that Robinho, who had previously stated he was '90 per cent certain' to join former club Santos, was set to leave and the £32.5million man's temporary exit has now become reality.
Mancini told City's official website: "Robinho is someone who needs to be playing regularly and we wish him well for the period of his loan."
Robinho joined City on the final day of the transfer window of summer 2008 but, despite a bright start, his career stalled at Eastlands and the 26-year-old has come in for criticism from fans who have been left underwhelmed by his attitude.
0 коментара:
Post a Comment