Manchester City winger Robinho has reaffirmed his plans to remain on-loan at Santos next season.

Despite Roberto Mancini expecting him back at Eastlands, Robinho has not given up hope of an extension through to at least June 2011.

"I will return to Brazil after the World Cup and, God willing, I'll stay to play in the Copa Libertadores (in 2011)," he said after the 3-1 win against Gremio.

"This is my will. It's a title that I haven't won. I want so much to play in one more Libertadores, if we qualify.

"If I have to make a request for them (City) to release me, I ask, no problem."