Robinho joins Santos in loan deal

Published : 28 Jan 2010 16:16:48

Manchester City's unhappy Brazil international Robinho is to join his former club Santos on a six-month loan.Santos will assume Robinho's contract, including his wages and bonuses - although he has agreed to a reduction - until the loan ends on 4 August. "He is someone who needs to be playing regularly and we wish him well," said City manager Roberto Mancini. The 26-year-old forward scored his first goal of the season in City's 4-2 FA Cup win over Scunthorpe on Sunday. Robinho, who cost a .... read more