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Robinho wants to return to Manchester City to watch Gabriel Jesus score

Former Manchester City forward Robinho says he wants to go back to his old club and watch their latest Brazilian star Gabriel Jesus.

Robinho was the first signing at City following the takeover by billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour, joining on deadline day in 2008 for a then-British transfer record of £32.5 million.

The former Brazil international stayed at City for just 18 months but says he regrets not being able to win a trophy during his time at the Etihad Stadium.

Now with Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, Robinho says Sheikh Mansour made it clear to him that he wanted to build the best team in the world and the 33-year-old feels that is now possible under Pep Guardiola.