Roque confirms Robinho’s wish

Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has said that Robinho regularly talks about the possibility of joining Barcelona.

The Brazil international, who has spent most of this season on the sidelines with an ankle problem, has been linked with a January move to the Camp Nou since the summer, although both clubs deny that talks have taken place.

Paraguay international Santa Cruz, who has also seen his season blighted by injury, told a Spanish radio station:"Of course he talks to us about moving to Barcelona and the players are cracking jokes about it in the dressing room.

"In the English papers there's a lot of interest about Barca and Robinho is not hiding his desire to play for them one day.

"But I guess we'll see. It wouldn't be difficult for him.

"To add a talent like Robinho to the quality of players they have would give a different air to Barca because he's got great ability and is a player who pleases crowds because of the way he plays.

"A player that good wouldn't have any problems being part of that side."

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