Former Manchester City player acquisition head Mike Rigg says that the era of inflated transfer fees began with Robinho’s move to the Etihad stadium in 2008. Up until then, the transfer fees for players were relatively low with the best players costing in the region of £ 25 million. Zidane held the world record with …
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JO SAYS PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS SURPRISED HIM
Former Premier League players Jo said the size of the players in the league surprised him when he moved to Manchester City from Corinthians in 2008. The Selecao star said it was not easy for him and compatriot Robinho who moved from Real Madrid. Jo revealed that Robinho was “terrified” when he had to play …
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ROBINHO JEOPARDIZES ENGLAND RETURN
Robinho was reportedly offered to the English Premier League 2015/17 Champions Leicester City during the final days of the transfer window in January, but the football club was discouraged to employ the forward taking into consideration his high wage demand. He ended up floating after his contract with Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrandecame to an end. …
ROBINHO – I REJECTED BARCELONA FOR REAL MADRID
Former Real Madrid forward Robinho has revealed that he had the chance to move to the Nou Camp but he rejected the move to play at the Santiago Bernebau. The player claimed it was a tough decision for him to reject Barcelona then as he preferred Los Merengues over Los Blancos clearly. “It may seem …
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ROBINHO – I WOULD HAVE JOINED CHELSEA
Former Manchester City forward Robinho has revealed that he would joined Premier League giants Chelsea FC if not that the Blues were already selling shirts with his name before the deal with his then club Real Madrid was announced. The Brazilian was set to move to Stamford Bridge before Man City, backed by Arab money, …
NEYMAR’S TEAM DEFEATS ROBINHO’S IN FRIENDLY
Barcelona forward Neymar led a team tat defeated Robinho’s team in a Chapecoense charity match 13-9 on Thursday. The Brazilian skipper was brilliant, netting four goals in the charity match. AC Milan legend Kaka was present, including Manchester City latest addition Gabriel Jesus and Luan. Other top celebrities in Brazil, TV and Music, were present …
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