Manchester City forward Robinho has reiterated his desire to extend his loan stay at Santos and hopes talks have already been initiated with the Barclays Premier League club.

Robinho went back to Brazil to prepare to be the best player at next summer’s World Cup – but the Santos forward is struggling to come up against any serious competition.

Manchester City’s Brazilian star Robinho intends to return from his loan spell at Santos in time for next season, according to reports.

Goalkeeper Shay Given claims Brazilian star Robinho will return to Manchester City after the World Cup finals and be ‘a better player’.

This was the return to England that Manchester City flop Robinho must have dreamed about when he landed in his helicopter at his beloved new club Santos.

Brazilian star Robinho, currently on loan at Santos from Manchester City, has no plans to return to Eastlands according to reports.

Robinho scored twice as Santos beat Bragantino 6-3 in his first home match since returning on loan from Manchester City.

Robinho has admitted that he would rather remain with Santos than head back to Manchester City.

Robinho has warned Brazilian teen sensation Neymar not to rush into joining Manchester City with the Premier League club hoping to secure first option on the striker.

Ronaldinho’s hopes of a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad faded on Tuesday when he was not picked by coach Dunga for their last scheduled warm-up against Ireland in London next month.