PICTURE SPECIAL: Pele parades Robinho as City flop arrives at Santos

Robinho may have won few plaudits since signing for Manchester City in a British record £32.5million deal 18 months ago.But the 26-year-old was treated like a returning hero as he was unveiled as a Santos player at the legendary Brazilian club's Vila Belmiro stadium.Robinho, who is returning to his first club on loan until August, dramatically stepped out of a helicopter with Pele to be greeted by thousands of fans. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? A helicopter arrives at Vila Belmiro stadium. . containing Robinho, Santos's new signing - to the delight of Pele'I'm very happy all of you are here,' said Robinho. 'I have a great love for Santos. I'll try in every match to make you happy with a Santos victory.'Pele, who also gained fame at Santos, cheered Robinho's arrival.'Robinho's experience will be a key thing,' Pele said. 'A player like Robinho will be a great example for the younger players at Santos.' Silky skills: Robinho thrills the crowd with some fancy flicks and tricksRobinho scored 12 goals in his first 19 games but he had scored only once this season, at Scunthorpe in an FA Cup victory.Robinho, who will wear No 7 at Santos, acknowledged he returned to secure his World Cup spot.'One of my objectives is to go to the World Cup and play well,' the forward said. 'Playing well at Santos will prepare me for the national team and having a good World Cup.' TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE: All the deals and drama as they happenAdam Johnson has City medical ahead of £6m switch from MiddlesbroughEXCLUSIVE: West Ham in late bid to sign Nedum Onuoha on loan from Manchester CityCity ponder last-ditch bid for Gago as work permit fears scupper Mariga moveMANCHESTER CITY FC

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