Articles tagged ‘Robinho’

Robinho still a couple of weeks away

22nd October 2009

In the Fulham pre-match press conference, Mark Hughes said Robinho’s stress fracture has still not healed sufficiently and he wouldn’t be ready for 10-14 days. Transfer speculation surrounding the Brazilian was once again rebuffed, along with that around Michah Richards, who “has a big future here”.

Hughes on Robinho:

“Robi is 10-14 days away because his stress fracture has not healed as anticipated.

“Any rumours linking him with a move away are a non-story. He will be back soon and I expect him …

Balague: Barca have not contacted City over Robinho

20th October 2009

Whilst Spanish papers have been full of reports claiming Robinho is on his way to Barcelona, a piece on Guillem Balague’s web site says the Catalan club have made no contact with City since the Summer regarding Robinho.

Balague is more reliable than most when it comes to possible transfers between Spanish clubs and City. He points out that Barca don’t have the £30+ million it would take to sign Robinho in January. Barca’s debts are often overlooked as many tend to focus on the spending bby Madrid, but some estimates claim it is over 400 million euros (which is not a figure the Barca bean counters are prone to confirm in public).

Robinho: Will he stay or will he go?

16th October 2009

This week has seen the clearest indication yet that Robinho wouldn’t say no to a move to Barcelona. Hardly a revelation, but what are the chances of it happening, and would City really be better off? Here we take a look at the possibilities.

Robinho dismayed? Let’s not get carried away

1st August 2009

Even more predictable than Elano’s departure are sensationalist stories of Robinho’s devastation at the departure of his best mate.  The Mirror is first to the presses with this one.

Robinho:

“I am very sad to see Elano go because he was a team mate and has been a friend for many years.

“I understand the decision but I always believed that he would be part of this project. I never believed the rumours and I will miss our dinners and meetings.

“I wish and …