Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has denied reports that Robinho returned home because City failed to sign fellow Brazilian superstar Kaka. The former Real Madrid forward is due to arrive back this weekend, after leaving City's training camp in Tenerife without permission.
But Hughes said: "Robbie was already on a plane to Brazil before the Kaka deal was dead and buried. People linking the two are trying to cause a little bit of mischief.
"Robbie rang me, and we had a brief chat - given the language constraints " Hughes told Manchester radio station Key 103.
"He understands we need to address this situation - and we will.
"Once he is back we will sit down. We will make sure everyone is clear (about the situation), and I will make my feelings known.
"I will be looking for a more detailed explanation from Robbie why he felt the need to go back - and then decisions will be made.
"He left the training camp without permission. He said he had personal things he needed to address and made the decision to go back to Brazil. That was wrong."