Robinho has told Radio Bandeirantes that he isn’t happy at City and is likely heading back to Brazil.  Robinho is unhappy with his lack of playing time and would like to get more minutes since it is a World Cup year.  Speculation of Robinho leaving the Eastlands have been circling for several months but it is likely that last weekends game against Everton cemented his decision to leave.  Robinho experienced the indignity of being subbed in against Everton and subsequently subbed off.

Robinho has stated that he will return to Brazilian side Santos on loan, the club that gave him his start.  Robinho came up through their youth system and made over 100 appearances for Santos before being sold to Real Madrid in 2005.  Robinho’s return to Santos is good news for New York Red Bulls supporters as they are scheduled to play a friendly on March 20 to christen the newly built Red Bull Arena.

Robinho will join a host of superstar Brazilian players that have already returned to Brazil, including Ronald, Roberto Carlos, and Adriano. The Brazilian season just started and Santos currently sits in 5th.

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