Robinho would prefer to remain with Santos than head back to Manchester City. Having failed to make the desired impact at Eastlands following his record-breaking move from Real Madrid in 2008, the Brazil international has returned to his homeland on loan.
City have always insisted that they expect the 26-year-old playmaker to return to England at the end of the season, confident that they can still bring the best out of the samba star.
"Santos is my home, I feel great here. I love playing for Santos. I'm in my country and close to my family. I want to stay here for as long as I can," he said.
"If it was up to me I'd stay here for the rest of my career but I have a contract with Manchester City and I shouldn't forget that the club have behaved really well towards me.
"City welcomed me and showed faith in me. It was very different to the last year I spent in Madrid.
"They wanted to buy another player, they wanted Cristiano Ronaldo. They treated me like I was a nobody. I was very hurt.
"Then the signing of Ronaldo didn't come off and they reconsidered the situation. But I didn't want to continue there.
"I wanted to leave Madrid but maybe if I had gone to another club it would have been better for me.
"I want to be the best player in the World Cup. I see myself lifting the World Cup."
