Santos chief reveals Robinho wants Milan exit

Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has revealed that AC Milan forward Robinho is interested in a return to Brazil.

The Brazilian international was recently linked with a return to the club where he had started his professional career.

And now Santos president has confirmed that not only they plan to make a bid for the player’s services, but also that Robinho wants Santos return.

“Is there a possibility Robinho can come back to Santos? I think so,” Santos chairman Luis Alvaro Ribeiro told SporTV Arena.”

“Santos want Robinho and he wants to return, so now it depends on Milan. We will talk to the Italian club.”

Robinho came through the youth ranks at Santos before sealing a €24 million move to Real Madrid in August 2005.

He returned for a second spell at Estadio Urbano Caldeira in 2010, having been loaned from Manchester City.

Good performances during the loan spell helped the Brazilian kick-start his career and earn a move to Milan, but it appears that he could now return for the third spell at the club.

However, it remains to be seen whether the Rossoneri will be prepared to let the player leave after he scored 5 goals and set up 11 more in 25 Serie A games this season.