We won't finish in top four if you sell Robinho, Zabaleta warns City

26 November 2009 10:02
Staying put? Robinho has been linked with Barca[LNB]Pablo Zabaleta has told Manchester City they would be foolish to sell Brazilian superstar Robinho in the New Year as it would jeopardise their chances of gatecrashing the Big Four.[LNB]Barcelona have been linked with City's £32.5m club record signing who is set to return for Saturday's match with Hull after being sidelined by an ankle injury for three months. And Argentine full-back Zabaleta insists Robinho must stay at Eastlands if the club wants to achieve its dream of qualifying for the Champions League this season, reports The Sun.[LNB]Zabaleta said: 'I think it's vital that Robinho stays with Man City. He is a player who can give us more quality and he means a lot to his team-mates. There is no problem with him or with the other players.[LNB]'I think he can do even better. Naturally, you always expect more from a player like him because there's a reason why he cost more than £30m.'But I hope we can enjoy having him with us for a long time. The truth is, we will achieve our goals faster as a club with players like Robinho here.'[LNB] Robinho ready for Manchester City comeback in Hull clash while coach credits star's Brazil trip for improved fitness Harry Redknapp set to give Manchester City star Micah Richards the chance to resurrect his England career at Spurs David Villa tells Chelsea, United and City he's ready to consider £35m Valencia exit MANCHESTER CITY FC

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