Robinho Wants To Stay At City

22 April 2009 15:09
Robinho has revealed he intends to remain at Manchester City "for a long time to come".[LNB]The former Real Madrid forward rediscovered his scoring touch on Sunday in the 4-2 victory against West Brom.[LNB]It was his 13th goal of the season but his first this year and it ended a barren spell stretching back to December 28.[LNB]Robinho has been the focus of speculation and criticism as his goals dried up and questions were raised about his performances away from home.[LNB]Only two of his goals have come on the road - at Newcastle and Blackburn.[LNB]As City prepare to travel to FA Cup finalists Everton on Saturday, the Brazilian has insisted that he enjoys working with manager Mark Hughes and has no intention of leaving Eastlands.[LNB]"Expectations are high about how the team will do but my aim is to remain here for a long time to come," Robinho told the club's official website.[LNB]"The manager gives me total confidence and the team help me to produce my best football.[LNB]"That goal gives me a lot more confidence to score more in the matches that we have left.[LNB]"There are no regrets on my part about coming here. Of course this is only my first year, and I try to get better and better every year. Hopefully in the future I will be even happier at this football club."[LNB]Hughes stated after the victory against West Brom that Robinho was having "a great season" and was "a joy to watch".[LNB]There appears to be mutual respect between the two men with the £32.5million signing adding: "My relationship with the manager is very good. Our manager is a very good manager, an excellent manager."[LNB]

Source: Eurosport