Robinho returned to training with Manchester City in August 2010, but stated that he was seeking a move away from the club before the end of the summer transfer window on 31 August.
U kolovozu 2010. godine Robinho se vratio treninzima u Manchester City, ali je izjavio da traži odlazak iz kluba prije kraja ljetnog prijelaznog roka, 31. kolovoza.