La Liga - Robinho fuels Barca rumours

Eurosport - Mon, 07 Sep 19:02:00 2009

Manchester City forward Robinho has said he has "always wanted to play for Barcelona", amid speculation the Spanish giants are keen on securing his services.

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Reports surfaced at the weekend that the European champions will target the Brazilian ace once the transfer window reopens in the New Year, with Thierry Henry lined up as a deal sweetener.

City made it clear their £32.5m signing was not for sale this summer, but Robinho's comments have cast doubt on his future at Eastlands - and given Barca encouragement in their pursuit of him.

He told Marca: "It is not easy to say no to a club like Barcelona. They are the current champions of Europe, it is a nice city and I like Spain very much.

"I have always wanted to play for a team like Barcelona."

He added: "It is nice for any player to know he is wanted. I am happy that a team like Barcelona have paid attention to me.

"Who would not like to play for a club like Barcelona, alongside Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, Ibrahimovic and all the others?

"I like Barcelona. It is a great club."

City snatched Robinho from under the noses of Premier League rivals Chelsea in a British record transfer fee last year.

Despite moments of magic during his first season in English football, including a hat-trick against Stoke City, the 25-year-old's form was patchy and at times his attitude was called into question.

This season, he is competing with Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor, Craig Bellamy and Roque Santa Cruz for a place in Mark Hughes's first XI and has featured in two of City's three Premier League games. He is yet to open his goal account.

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  1. Mr.LAPORTA buy Robinhio but do not sell henrry

    From Jamal f., on Wed 9 Sep 8:33AM

  2. I'm dissapointed in madrid, and now I hate them.­ They lost 2 of their best players Robinho and Robben in­ order to get ronaldo. That is a joke. They sold Robinho­ for 32.5m euros and Robben for 25m euros, so that is­ 57.5m euros for both Robinho and Robben, where as­ ronaldo 94m euros, what a waste of money. And now­ Robinho could go to Barcelona and could do a lot of­ damage to madrid for the way he was treated by them.

    From indonoob, on Tue 8 Sep 10:41PM

  3. Well Madrid would be interested in anything that­ Barcelona might want. Time have changed.......the loser­ wants to buy everything to win at any cost.Oh­ well.....go on ....keep buying and you'll end up a­ museum of players.

    From marilacson, on Tue 8 Sep 3:03PM

  4. So Robinho is not sooo sticked to Man.City's arabic­ boss after all... He will go back to Real Madrid, where­ he will play Joga Bonito with Kaka and Ronaldo... it­ willl be nice... he can come back anytime...but if he­ wants to be on the bench in Barcelona, or remain in the­ Pissing Cold Manchester City, so it be... we will buy­ Ribery for under 20 millions, after Chelsea is out, and­ soon United also... ye cheeeeaters...

    From Dave, on Tue 8 Sep 12:27PM

  5. CHOICE
    BARCELONA or GORTON FC ?
    100,000 FANS or 40,000­ WHEN THEIR WINNIN'BUT COULD DROP TO 25,000­ ?
    WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION or NO FFUKERS HEARD OF YA­ ?
    ILLUSTRIOUS HISTORY or NO FFUKIN HISTORY
    HOT­ SUNSHINE or PPISSIN' IT DOWN
    ONE OF THE SPANISH­ GIANTS OF FOOTBALL or SADLY LIVING IN THE VERY DARK­ SHADOW OF THEIR ILLUSTRIOUS NEIGHBOURS
    ROBINHO THE­ CHOICE IS YOURS

    From vegasmufc, on Tue 8 Sep 10:06AM

  6. I think you made a mistake when you sold etoo so do not­ make it again

    From Jamal f., on Tue 8 Sep 10:05AM

  7. Going to warm bench in Barca. Period

    From Michael, on Tue 8 Sep 9:54AM

  8. Thierry Henry will not play for city if he return to­ the premier league then he will go to arsenal only­ Qoute "he said it and wenger said it". So for­ all those think he will go to city dream on plus barca­ don't need Robinho he passes his best after leaving­ for city for Real Madrid

    From lubov, on Tue 8 Sep 8:53AM

  9. Ho would love to go to Barca mainly to show Real­ Madrid. He is good player but, personally, don't­ prefer players who can't stay at the club more than­ few seasons. Besides that, he was "born­ Madridista" to quote him.

    From Brane, on Tue 8 Sep 8:11AM

  10. His attitude and commitment to a club and a team is­ questionable, so Barca will risk a lot if take him.­ Moreover Herny is better even older than Robinho.­ Better if take someone as LM to be Riera or Silva and­ definitely keep Henry at least till end of this season.

    From dveselin73, on Tue 8 Sep 7:40AM

  11. Don't sell henry,he is suitable pairs for­ robinho,
    they will show great game in attacking­ together in barca added with messi, iniesta,skillful­ ibrahimovic,xavi,and many else,GREAT BARCA!

    From Faezah, on Tue 8 Sep 7:12AM

  12. Don't sell henry,he is suitable pairs for­ robinho,
    they will show great game in attacking­ together in barca added with messi, iniesta,skillful­ ibrahimovic,xavi,and many else,GREAT BARCA!

    From Faezah, on Tue 8 Sep 7:11AM

  13. Mike .. Henry + 30 mils for Robinho ? ur­ pathetic.

    muahaha .. Henry is worth at least 2 times­ more as the kid. he is still th power, speed and­ SKILLZ. he shows it in his games ... taking on­ defenders liek a 20-yr old fast and furious :P

    Peace­ out.

    From Smoq, on Mon 7 Sep 11:26PM

  14. sell him and get henry part ex, henry and 30 million­ will do

    From mike, on Mon 7 Sep 10:26PM

  15. david smith you nonce
    eat your words @#$% breath

    From mike, on Mon 7 Sep 10:25PM

  16. hahahahahah man city think that they can break into the­ top four. how many times have we heard a team say that­ they can when really we all know that the top four will­ be the same for years to come. even tho i hate to say­ it even manure are going to finish top four.

    From Liverpool FC, on Mon 7 Sep 9:00PM

  17. he could be the new anelka allways sulking and moving­ on his sucking the thumb routine sums him up

    From simonfifeart, on Mon 7 Sep 8:54PM

  18. We'll swap him for Messi and a few quid.

    From Bluemoon, on Mon 7 Sep 8:44PM

  19. Tell you what, for once Real Madrid made a good deal.­ Selling that idiot and getting 32.5 millon for him was­ the smartest thing they ever did.

    From Raimo K, on Mon 7 Sep 8:00PM

  20. he is a waste of time- only here for the beer

    From karl.tosner, on Mon 7 Sep 7:48PM
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