Manchester City's unsettled Brazilian striker Robinho has said he is 90 percent sure of joining his former club Santos. Robinho, who signed for City from Real Madrid in 2008 for a British record 32 million pounds, scored Sunday in a 4-2 FA Cup win at Scunthorpe United but the 26-year-old had earlier said it would be “exceptional” to return to Santos. “It's all on the right track. It's 90 percent certain to happen,” Robinho was quoted as telling Brazilian television network Globo. “Santos want a year but City want just six months. In two or three days, it should all be sealed.” Robinho struggled to make an impression at City under former manager Mark Hughes but Roberto Mancini, who joined the club in December, said he was keen for him to stay. “Hopefully, in the end Robinho will stay here but it is important he will stay here, be happy and enjoy it,” Mancini said. “He is a very good player. I think he is enjoying Manchester.” Santos press officer Arnaldo Hase said the Brazilian club has sent two representatives to Manchester for talks with City Tuesday. “Tomorrow there will be a meeting that may be decisive for good or for bad. City would accept a six-month loan, Santos want to negotiate for six months or longer, but we will be happy if the deal is closed for six months,” Hase told Reuters. “Under our proposal, Santos would pay Robinho´s wages. The player already said to us he is open to earn less here than in Manchester,” Hase added. “If everything works out well, Robinho could be a really cheap signing for Santos because we have a lot of partners interested in financially supporting Robinho´s return to Santos.” Ronaldo temper an issue Cristiano Ronaldo's temper is still getting the better of him, and it could prove costly in Real Madrid's pursuit of the Spanish league title. The Portugal forward scored both goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Malaga before being sent off for an elbow smash that broke the nose of defender Patrick Mtiliga. The dismissal was Ronaldo's second of the season and will result in a one-game ban at least unless Madrid's expected appeal is successful. The first came against Almeria in December for intentionally kicking out at a player. “He who understands football knows my intention is always to play. That red card is an embarrassment. I don't understand these types of things,” Ronaldo said. “That isn't a red (card) here or in any other place in the world, and I'm not saying that because I want protection. Here in Spain there are a lot of good things, but also bad ones.” While Mtiliga came off with blood flowing from his nose and will now miss three weeks, Ronaldo left in disbelief at the decision. “You have to be fair when looking at what happened. I didn't mean to harm him,” Ronaldo said. “I've seen worse incidents than that in other games.” Madrid director general Jorge Valdano said Mtiliga was tugging Ronaldo's shirt and believes referees need to do better. Mtiliga accepted an apology from Ronaldo after the incident but said he didn't expect Madrid's outcry. Ronaldo could be banned for up to three games just when Madrid needs his goals with rival Barcelona in great form. The defending Spanish champion has won its last three matches by a combined 12-0 score to finish the first half of the season unbeaten with a five-point advantage over Madrid. Madrid plays at Deportivo La Coruna Sunday at El Riazor stadium, where it has lost six straight times.
