Source: Daily_Mail
PICTURE SPECIAL: Pele parades Robinho as City flop arrives at Santos
Robinho may have won few plaudits since signing for Manchester City in a British record £32.5million deal 18 months ago.[LNB]But the 26-year-old was treated like a returning hero as he was unveiled as a Santos player at the legendary Brazilian club's Vila Belmiro stadium.[LNB]Robinho, who is returning to his first club on loan until August, dramatically stepped out of a helicopter with Pele to be greeted by thousands of fans.[LNB] Is it a bird? Is it a plane? A helicopter arrives at Vila Belmiro stadium...[LNB] [LNB] ... containing Robinho, Santos's new signing - to the delight of Pele[LNB]'I'm very happy all of you are here,' said Robinho. 'I have a great love for Santos. I'll try in every match to make you happy with a Santos victory.'[LNB]Pele, who also gained fame at Santos, cheered Robinho's arrival.[LNB]'Robinho's experience will be a key thing,' Pele said. 'A player like Robinho will be a great example for the younger players at Santos.'[LNB] Silky skills: Robinho thrills the crowd with some fancy flicks and tricks[LNB]Robinho scored 12 goals in his first 19 games but he had scored only once this season, at Scunthorpe in an FA Cup victory.[LNB]Robinho, who will wear No 7 at Santos, acknowledged he returned to secure his World Cup spot.[LNB]'One of my objectives is to go to the World Cup and play well,' the forward said. 'Playing well at Santos will prepare me for the national team and having a good World Cup.'[LNB] TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE: All the deals and drama as they happenAdam Johnson has City medical ahead of £6m switch from MiddlesbroughEXCLUSIVE: West Ham in late bid to sign Nedum Onuoha on loan from Manchester CityCity ponder last-ditch bid for Gago as work permit fears scupper Mariga moveMANCHESTER CITY FC
