Brazilian football legend Pele has expressed his disappointment in Robinho, saying he "needs counselling", after the young striker signed for Manchester City on a lucrative contract.
Pele stated that Chelsea, who was originally going to be Robinho's new club, should be happy the 24-year-old went elsewhere.
Pele said: "Chelsea are lucky. This boy needs some serious counselling. In my view he has been badly advised."
Robinho's move from Real Madrid to City has not been well received by his fellow Brazilians.
Both Pele and Robinho started their careers at Santos in Brazil.
The president of Santos, Marcelo Teixera said: "This is one of the most disgraceful episodes in Brazilian football.
"He is a player who is an idol to children, an example. But he has not acted like one."
And Santos general manager, Jose Fernandos, added: "We are ashamed at having produced such a player."
djrichiepoo said
12:48 09/05 2008
yow that no calll fa a f**kry that dem fi low them man
Nico-T said
12:50 09/05 2008
***NICO-T SPEAKZ***
PELE HAVE A POINT STILL...
Dj Far_Mah_Cist said
00:04 09/10 2008
They need to leave him alone fi thru, i bet if he starts winning games for Manchester City, All dem wagonist is gon shut da Fcuk up..
Pele stated that Chelsea, who was originally going to be Robinho's new club, should be happy the 24-year-old went elsewhere.
Pele said: "Chelsea are lucky. This boy needs some serious counselling. In my view he has been badly advised."
Robinho's move from Real Madrid to City has not been well received by his fellow Brazilians.
Both Pele and Robinho started their careers at Santos in Brazil.
The president of Santos, Marcelo Teixera said: "This is one of the most disgraceful episodes in Brazilian football.
"He is a player who is an idol to children, an example. But he has not acted like one."
And Santos general manager, Jose Fernandos, added: "We are ashamed at having produced such a player."