Robinho likely to leave Santos to Manchester City after World Cup

Brazilian striker Robinho said on Sunday that he might return to play for English club Manchester City next season. Robinho was sent to Santos on a loan at the beginning of the 2010 season from Manchester City.

"Honestly, I don't know what is going to happen with Manchester City. We will have to wait to see what happens during the summer. As of now, I do not discard the possibility of returning to the team," Robinho confessed.

He said that his future plans are not a priority at the moment as he is focused on performing well and helping Brazil to win their sixth World Cup title, and that he will only think about deciding where he will go after his loan to Santos expires.

Santos hopes that Robinho will be available to help the team in the 2010 Brazilian Cup final against Vitoria. The first leg of the final will take place on July 28 at Santos.

Xinhua