Robinho Off To Santos

Last Updated : 28-Jan-2010 by PA

City confirmed in a statement that the Brazilian club will pay all of the player's wages and bonuses for the period, which begins immediately and ends on August 4.

Manager Roberto Mancini told the club`s official website: "Robinho is someone who needs to be playing regularly and we wish him well for the period of his loan."

The 26-year-old, who began his career at Santos, will leave for Brazil on Sunday.

Source: PA