Robinho says Barcelona better placed than Manchester City to make him world's best

27 October 2009 08:37
The Brazilian did stress that he is not trying to force a move away from the City. [LNB]However, his praise of Barcelona was so absolute that it is hard to imagine he was doing anything other than trying to smooth the way for a January transfer back to Spain. [LNB] Related ArticlesShay Given 'best goalkeeper in the world'Premier League moves from Fab Four to Magnificent SevenManchester City 2 Fulham 2Premier League tablePremier League fixturesTelegraph player raterRobinho only joined City just over a year ago for a British record £32.5 million from Real Madrid but has been closely linked with a move back to the continent, with Barca confirmed admirers. [LNB]The Brazil international has already admitted he would relish the chance to play for Pep Guardiola's European champions, and, in his latest comments, he also feels that by representing Barca he will have a better chance of achieving his long-held goal of being the best player on the planet. [LNB]Robinho told Brazilian radio station Radio Bandeirantes: ''I'm very happy about the interest that Barcelona have in me, playing in the Nou Camp it is much easier to be the best player in the world than at City.''[LNB]However, Robinho, who is currently sidelined with an ankle injury, insists he is not trying to manufacture a move away from City or that he has a problem with manager Mark Hughes. [LNB]''I'm not forcing a hypothetical exit from England and neither do I have problems with my coach,'' he said. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph