Santos still keen on Robinho

02 June 2009 21:29
Santos refuse to rule out bringing Robinho back to Brazil, despite the Manchester City man's denial that he wants to return home.[LNB] Robinho, 25, left Santos to join Real Madrid in 2005, and moved on to Eastlands in a £32.5million transfer last summer.[LNB]It has been reported the talented schemer is unhappy in England but this has since been denied by both the player and his agent.[LNB]Santos club president Marcelo Teixeira has not given up hope though and is keen to keep up his pursuit of his compatriot.[LNB]"We are in permanent contact with Robinho," Teixeira told GloboEsporte.com.[LNB]"He will be in [the city of] Santos for 25 days before going back to England.[LNB]"The situation is difficult in a financial aspect. The will of both parties is not enough.[LNB]"If the club [Manchester City] fulfil their promise of signing big players, Robinho will stay there because he dreams of being chosen the world's best player.[LNB]"If that does not happen, I think Santos will have the chance to bring the player back."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports