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Robinho 'very happy' at Barca interest
Manchester City, 10:16, October 26, 2009 ,
City star Robinho is happy to hear of Barcelona's interest in him and says it would be easier to be the world's best player with them.
The Brazilian striker, who is currently sidelined with injury and back in his homeland, has been heavily linked with the Spanish and European champions. And, while he does not have a problem with Manchester City boss Mark Hughes and is not looking to get away from Eastlands, Robinho is clearly attracted to a move to the Nou Camp.
He was quoted on a Brazilian radio station Radio Bandeirantes, as saying: "I'm very happy for the interest that Barcelona have shown in me because, well, playing in the Nou Camp is much easier to be the best player in the world than to do so at City.
"I'm going through a good moment, my level of football had a drop in performance. I'm very aware that I have to improve and I think now is the time when I explode."
Robinho also stressed that he would not rush back from injury until he was certain there would be no relapses as he does not want to risk missing next summer's World Cup finals.
He added: "I have to exploit my game at the World Cup. It would not be worth pushing myself now and then doing nothing at the World Cup. My recovery has to go step by step."