Robinho hopes for big signing

Robinho: Wants a high-profile signing

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Robinho is hoping Manchester City can sign a player to match Kaka's calibre after insisting there has not been a rift with the Premier League club.

City's record-breaking bid to sign Kaka collapsed on Monday night after the Brazilian playmaker announced he would be staying at AC Milan.

In a double setback for City, doubts surfaced over Robinho's future at the club after he walked out of a training camp in Tenerife in order to return to Brazil.

However, Robinho has moved to explain his decision to leave the camp and, while conceding there has been a 'lack of communication', says there are no problems with the club.

And, having hoped for compatriot Kaka to join him at the City of Manchester Stadium, he is now looking for owners Abu Dhabi United Group to swoop for another high-profile player.

Very happy

"According to Robinho there's no rift between him and the club," read a statement on his personal website at www.fobazo.com.

"He's very happy at Manchester City. He believes in the club's project, on its promises and proposals, and has no intention of leaving his new home.

"There has been a lack of communication somewhere, but nothing has changed.

"Since last week Robinho had asked for the club's permission to travel in order to solve some family problems.

"Therefore, after training at Tenerife on Monday, he left for Brazil with his wife and baby and will be back in a short few days.

"He will for sure be playing on Wednesday against Newcastle and, as usual, will give his all to help the club to achieve victory.

"He is very motivated and says he wants to be the league's top scorer. Therefore, while in Brazil with the family, he will be exercising and keeping fit for the upcoming match.

"Robinho was cheering for Kaka and hopes that the club will soon find a replacement as high level as Kaka is."