Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City flop Robinho insists he wants to stay at Santos 'for four years'
Robinho has no intention of returning to Eastlands in a hurry after returning to a hero's welcome at Santos.[LNB]The Manchester City forward is back in his native Brazil with his first club after agreeing a six-month loan deal.[LNB] He's back: Pele (right) introduces Robinho after arriving in style (below)[LNB] [LNB] But the 26-year-old, who arrived by helicopter with Brazil legend Pele,said: 'My goal is to stay for a long time. If the president wants toextend my contract to four years that would be great.'[LNB]Some 15,000 supporters were at the Vila Belmiro to greet Robinho, who was a fans' favourite from 2002 until 2005.[LNB] For the jersey: Robinho gets into his new shirt as fans pile in (below)[LNB] He then joined Real Madrid before City splashed out £34million for his services in 2008.[LNB]Pele, who scored 474 goals for Santos, is also keen to see Robinho extend his loan period.[LNB] On the ball: Crowd pleaser Robinho shows off some tricks[LNB] [LNB] Back to work: Robinho is put through his paces in his first training session[LNB]He said: 'I hope this passage is not merely for a few months but that it's permanent. I hope Robinho recovers (his form) for Santos and the national team.'[LNB]Robinho struggled in the Premier League but with the World Cup just a few months ago he has been handed a perfect opportunity to make sure of his place in the Brazil side for South Africa.[LNB]'I have my objective of going to the World Cup and being at my best at the World Cup,' he added.[LNB]'I believe this can be my World Cup. In the national team competition is very big, there are a lot of good players and that had me worried.'[LNB]Robinho could make his debut in the 'Classico' against Sao Paulo in the Paulista championship on Sunday. [LNB] PICTURE SPECIAL: Pele parades Robinho as City flop arrives at SantosJohn Terry scandal: It's my call, says Fabio Capello as England boss summons captain for crisis talksManchester City face defensive crisis as Kompany is ruled out for a fortnightJohn Terry scandal: Don't envy the WAGs - I've seen inside their world and it's shallow and miserable, warns warn writer Adam Johnson completes £6m move from Middlesbrough to Manchester CityMANCHESTER CITY FC
