Tuesday, 29 December 2009

Robinho can be a City legend – Mancini

New Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will do all he can to persuade Robinho to stay at the club. The Brazilian has been up and down for the Citizens this season, with reports suggesting he wants to return to La Liga in January. "The important thing for me is that Robinho stays here because he can earn a place in the history of the club,” said Mancini on Tuesday. "I don't know him very well and he doesn't know me but Robinho is a great player and I want him to stay with us," added the Italian, who started with the 25-year-old in his first game in charge of City. Robinho joined City from Real Madrid for £32.5m and remains the most expensive player in the EPL.