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Fourth's a charm: Robinho returns to Santos to earn $271-per-month

Robinhohas officially returned to his boyhood club, Santos, where he will earn a very lowsalary.

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By martina alcheva

Robson de Souza (Robinho) of Istanbul Medipol Basaksehir in action. (Getty)
Robson de Souza (Robinho) of Istanbul Medipol Basaksehir in action. (Getty)

Robinhohas agreed to return to former club Santos for the fourth time in his career.Theformer Brazil national teamstarplayed for soccer giantslike Real Madrid, AC Milan, Manchester City, but he is already 36 years old.

The winger has now returned to his home club Santos, where he will play for a minimum wage of $271 a month, as he does not want to become aburdentothe team’s finances andthus,wants to helphis side.

Theveteranplayed for Santos from 2002 to 2005, thenon loan in 2010,and again on another loan in 2014-2015. BesidesMadrid, Milan and City, he has played for İstanbul Basaksehir,Sivasspor,Atletico Mineiro, andGuangzhou Evergrande.

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Robinho-Santos: Eternal love story

“It’s a marvellous feeling being back at the club where I made my name. I grew up here. I always dreamed of being a footballer and Santos FC made this possible,” he saidafter the announcement.

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“This has always been my home. My objective is to help on and off the pitch and get Santos in as high a place as possible.”

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