Manchester City, Hughes insists Robinho will stay

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes insists record signing Robinho will not be leaving the club in the summer. “He is in my plans long term. People who say otherwise are just being mischievous,” said the Welshman.

“He is an outstanding player who wants to be part of what we are doing, but he is also a professional football player and he doesn’t enjoy getting beaten.”

“There is no reason for anybody to think Robinho is not playing well for any other reason than the opposition stopping him,” said Hughes. He is aware of the stories about him and he knows the focus is on him.”