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25th Aug 2010

Robinho and Santa Cruz set to leave Man City

Roque Santa Cruz and Robinho look set to leave Manchester City, after manager Roberto Mancini confirmed the club have received offers for the pair.

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Roque Santa Cruz and Robinho look set to leave Manchester City, after manager Roberto Mancini confirmed the club have received offers for the pair.

Robinho joined City two years ago for a then British record fee of £32.5m, but his spell with them was unsuccessful and he was loaned out to Brazilian club Santos last January.

He has been linked with a £19million move to Fenerbache all summer, with the Turkish club said to be willing to pay him over £150,000 a week.

“Robinho has two or three options. When he chooses we will then know where he wants to go,” Man City manager Roberto Mancini said.

“I have spoken with Robinho and he can stay if he works well and trains well. I have a good relationship with him. But I think he wants to play in Italy or Spain.”

Also set to depart is £18million flop Roque Santa Cruz – with Italian club Lazio looking the likely destination.

“Roque is a fantastic guy and a fantastic player,” Mancini said. “It is possible he will leave for Lazio or another team.”

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