Robinho: “I respect Mark Hughes”

Robinho insists he has a good relationship with Mark Hughes. “I like living in Manchester and I have made many friends at the club and at the city since I arrived last year,” the Brazilia-star told his official website. “I admire the Manchester City fans, who are truly lovers of football and loyal to the club players. I am looking forward to delivering as many goals as possible to help our team move to the next level. I have a good relationship with coach Mark Hughes and have always respected his decisions. He is the boss!”

Robinho is currently back in his homeland after leaving City’s training camp in Tenerife on Monday night. The striker has returned to Brazil for personal reasons, but reports have claimed he stormed out of the camp after the club’s failure to sign compatriot Kaka from AC Milan.