Robinho linked with Chelsea move

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  1. CelticKing

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    Robinho linked with Chelsea move

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    Robinho could join Portugal star Deco at Stamford Bridge

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Chelsea appear to have moved a step closer to signing Robinho after his agent claimed to have held talks with Blues sporting director Frank Arnesen.

    Luiz Felipe Scolari has been strongly linked with the Real Madrid striker, 24, since taking over as Chelsea boss.

    "It is true Chelsea are interested," Robinho's representative Vagner Ribeiro told Spanish sports daily AS.

    "I met with Arnesen in London and he confirmed to me that Chelsea wanted my player for next season."

    Brazil star Robinho played an important role in Real's league success last season, scoring 11 goals in 32 games.

    He is keen to stay at the club but they reportedly want to sell him to help fund the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.

    "Neither Robinho nor I like the fact that Real Madrid can use him as part exchange in their bid to sign Cristiano Ronaldo," said Ribeiro.

    "We don't like this attitude and we want Madrid to start valuing Robinho because at the moment they're not.

    "Robinho's priority is to continue at Real Madrid, but he cannot stay in a place in which they don't recognise his talent and at the moment Real Madrid are not doing that and I'm not talking about money.

    "I'm referring to the fact that they are undervaluing him in comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo."</div>
     
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    Yep, Chelski are loaded, so this will most likely happen.
     
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    Overrated player in my book, not worth spending that much on him, I cant believe his agent even compares him to Ronaldo...lol [​IMG]
     
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    He's really good though.
     
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    Oh yeah, he's damn good. Better than Drogba IMO.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticKing @ Jul 2 2008, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Oh yeah, he's damn good. Better than Drogba IMO.</div>

    They don't play the same way. For Chelsea Drogba is the better fit/player. He's a scoring monster who can play with his back to goal, and hold the ball.

    Robinho can't do that, he's too small.

    -Petey
     
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    ^ Thats a good point Petey. I would still choose Robinho if I was creating a new team and had a choice between those two.

    But you're right, he's not a scoring machine like Didier is.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Art_gunner4life @ Jul 2 2008, 05:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Overrated player in my book, not worth spending that much on him, I cant believe his agent even compares him to Ronaldo...lol [​IMG]</div>

    Going fwd they are very similar. Ronaldo just has a much better overall game as he's good in the air, and he's strong enough to hold the ball, slow it down around the penalty area.

    -Petey
     
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    It really depends on the style Scolari wants to instill. If he wants to play with a lone striker, a target man, then Drogba is one of the best in the world. If he wants a quicker attack with a short passing style, Robinho is perfect.
     
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    He only had 8 goals in the EPL this season...
     
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    robhino would reinvigorate any club he just has that pace that many great supporting strikers have
     

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