Source: Daily_Mail
Robinho talks about leaving Man City for Barcelona, reveals Santa Cruz
Barca buddy: Robinho (left) and Nou Camp star Dani Alves get close in Brazil training last week[LNB]Roque Santa Cruz admits that his Manchester City team-mate Robinho talks openly about wanting to play for Barcelona.[LNB]Paraguay striker Santa Cruz says the transfer tug of war is the talk of the Eastlands dressing room.[LNB]And the City players can't resist teasing the Brazil international about his mooted move to the Nou Camp.[LNB]'Of course he talks to us about it,' Santa Cruz told Catalunya Radio. 'And the players are cracking jokes about it in the dressing room. [LNB]'In the English papers there's a lot of interest about Barca and Robinho is also not hiding his desire to play for them one day. But I guess we'll see.'[LNB]Barca are keen to sign Robinho in January, but an initial loan deal favoured by Nou Camp boss Pep Guardiola is unlikely to be welcomed by either the 25-year-old or City.[LNB]Mark Hughes has repeatedly insisted that his £34million British-record signing from Real Madrid is happy and not for sale.[LNB] Lifting the lid: Roque Santa Cruz revealed the hot topic of conversation in the City dressing room[LNB]But Santa Cruz, an £18m summer signing from Blackburn Rovers, believes Robinho would have no problem fitting in among Barca's glittering cast of stars.[LNB]'It wouldn't be difficult (for him),' said the 28-year-old. 'To add a talent like Robinho to the quality of players they have would give a different air to Barca because he's got great ability and is a player who pleases crowds because of the way he plays. [LNB]'A player that good wouldn't have any problems being part of that side.'[LNB] Perfect 10? Injuries have limited Robinho's appearances this season[LNB] Manchester City relieved as Brazil star Robinho misses Oman testRobinho dilemma: Guardiola tells Barca to rethink their bid for Man City starFive follow Van Persie: Man City and Liverpool stars fly out for placenta 'cure'Bentley and Gattuso set for January switch to big-spending Manchester CityMANCHESTER CITY FC
