Robinho unhappy at Real exit

AC Milan forward Robinho says he did not feel valued at Real Madrid during his last year at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Brazil international joined Real from Santos in the summer of 2005, but left the club for Manchester City three years later after falling out of favour.

The 28-year-old felt although he had his good spells in the Spanish capital, the manner of his departure still hurts him.

“I had some great moments there, but my farewell was a disappointment. Real wanted to buy someone else (Cristiano Ronaldo) and all of a sudden they were no longer interested in me,” Robinho said to band.com.br.

“I feel really sorry for the way I left Madrid, but the fans don’t always understand what happens in these cases. The deal eventually fell through and the club was not happy. I did not feel valued and wanted to leave.

Robinho joined Milan in August 2010 after two largely disappointing seasons at City, which included a loan spell back at Santos.