Roberto Carlos: Robinho Did The Right Thing
Robinho's move from Real Madrid to Manchester City has been debated at length by all and sundry over the past fortnight and today ex-Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos has come out to say he thinks his fellow Brazilian was right to leave the Spanish champions...
For once a summer transfer window did not go exactly as Real Madrid planned it. The Spanish giants were desperate to bring in Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo but instead as the window came to a close they ended up losing their own step-over maestro in Robinho.
The Brazilian was known to be wanting away from the Bernabéu all summer but few could have predicted that he would eventually join Manchester City over his suspected suitors Chelsea. Naturally the move has been analyzed in all sections of the media ever since the completion and today it was the turn of ex-Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos to have his say.
"I had the same problem that Robinho had whilst at Real Madrid; I wanted to renew my contract for two years and they only offered me one. He has done well to leave the club, regardless of the stature of Real Madrid," he opined.
The Brazilian full back was speaking after his current side Fenerbahce lost out to Porto in their Champions League opening game and he said that he thought Robinho's move was beneficial for everyone involved.
"Real Madrid gained €40 million, Robinho got a great contract and the possibility to be the best in the world next year. It was beneficial to all parties," he said.
During his eleven year spell with Real Madrid the thirty five year old made 370 appearances and although he is not as fresh now as he was then he says there is still plenty of life in the tank yet.
"I feel fully fit to play and I would like to do it until I am 40," he concluded.
The Brazilian was known to be wanting away from the Bernabéu all summer but few could have predicted that he would eventually join Manchester City over his suspected suitors Chelsea. Naturally the move has been analyzed in all sections of the media ever since the completion and today it was the turn of ex-Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos to have his say.
"I had the same problem that Robinho had whilst at Real Madrid; I wanted to renew my contract for two years and they only offered me one. He has done well to leave the club, regardless of the stature of Real Madrid," he opined.
The Brazilian full back was speaking after his current side Fenerbahce lost out to Porto in their Champions League opening game and he said that he thought Robinho's move was beneficial for everyone involved.
"Real Madrid gained €40 million, Robinho got a great contract and the possibility to be the best in the world next year. It was beneficial to all parties," he said.
During his eleven year spell with Real Madrid the thirty five year old made 370 appearances and although he is not as fresh now as he was then he says there is still plenty of life in the tank yet.
"I feel fully fit to play and I would like to do it until I am 40," he concluded.