Robinho reveals Barcelona appeal

The Brazilian international, who was widely expected to join Chelsea 12 month's ago, sealed a surprise £32.5 million move from Real Madrid to Manchester City on the final day of the summer transfer window.

The 25-year-old endured a stop-start first season with the Eastlands outfit, netting 14 goals in 33 Premier League appearances but often only starring for the Blues on home soil.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.