Agent - Robinho deal close

Brazilian expected to leave Real Madrid for Chelsea

Last updated: 26th August 2008

Agent - Robinho deal close

Robinho: Chelsea target

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Chelsea could be set to sign Robinho after the Brazilian's agent revealed his Real Madrid career was about to end.

The Blues have been tracking Robinho for much of the summer and lodged a bid with Real earlier this month.

Real were initially keen to keep the 24-year and Chelsea were not willing to match their lofty valuation.

However, Robinho recently admitted he was desperate to leave the Bernabeu and secure a move to Chelsea, and Real responded by saying they would let him leave.

Robinho has been warned he may have to pay to terminate his contract, but agent Wagner Ribeiro expects the matter to be resolved before the close of the transfer window.

"The deal is about to be reached," Ribeiro said in the Daily Mirror.

"Robinho's cycle in Spain has come to an end and he is looking forward to a new project."

Reports suggest that Robinho will travel to London this week to discuss personal terms ahead of a proposed £28million move.