Manchester City management are confident Robinho is happy with life at Eastlands.

The Independent says there is frustration around the club that Robinho's name has been drawn into the controversy surrounding his compatriots, Elano, who yesterday provided more evidence of his personal disgruntlement, and Jo, whose night out on the town while supposedly recovering from tonsillitis raises questions.

City sources are adamant that Robinho is happy and, though it is no proof of contentment, the £32m signing is understood to have responded to City's charitable work in a way which suggests he has real energy for the club.