'Want to prove my worth at Milan': Robinho

Updated on: 01 September,2010 09:51 AM IST |
AFP |

Brazilian star Robinho signed for Serie A giants AC Milan yesterday on a four-year contract for 18million euros from EPL side Manchester City where he had an unhappy two year spell.

Brazilian star Robinho signed for Serie A giants AC Milan yesterday on a four-year contract for 18million euros from EPL side Manchester City where he had an unhappy two year spell.

"We paid 18million euros plus bonuses," said club director Adriano Galliani.

The 26-year-old was a shock signing two years ago by City for 32.5million pounds but fell out of favour soon after Roberto Mancini took over as manager last season.

"I am really happy to be here," said Robinho, who won two league titles while at Real Madrid prior to his move to Manchester City where he scored 14 goals in 41 appearances for the English side.

"I am delighted to have been given this opportunity and I want to prove my worth.

"My ambition is to play well and to help Milan regain the scudetto (the title)," added Robinho, who was a much sought after target of Milan president Silvio Berlusconi.

Robinho is the second big name signing by Milan in the last few days after taking Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a one year loan from Barcelona.

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