Man City boss Mancini: I was in control of Robinho move

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he was in total control of Robinho's loan move to Santos.

City’s agreement with Santos is until August 5 – and the Brazilian is unlikely to feature in a pre-season tour of the United States that the Blues are planning.

Mancini said: “I spoke with the owners about Robinho, but it was my decision that he should be allowed to go to Santos.

“Of course I speak with Khaldoon and Garry Cook all the time and we are all sorry about what happened. Robinho wanted to play all the time because it is World Cup year and that wasn’t going to happen here.”

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Comments (5)

***** tanzeer. Grow up you fergie arse licking rape victim.

he was a bad palyer for pl signed by MAnshitty

And another thing be is greedy on the pitch he won't pass for a certain goal he will shoot and ***** it up from a daft angle. He never looks pleased when someone else scores he just looks jealous which is shit for a team ethos. And when he is subbed for playing shite he sulks!!! Like he should stay on the pitch to play shite. Robinho is good for entertainig ball skills in a circus but utterly shit in the prem.