Robinho set to join Brazil clan at Guangzhou

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 Robinho has been heavily linked with CSL champion Guangzhou Evergrande.

Robinho is being heavily linked with Guangzhou Evergrande after the former Real Madrid striker announced his departure from Brazil club Santos.

According to Xinhua news agency, Brazilian news portal Uol reported that the Chinese Super League defending champion, managed by Luiz Felipe Scolari, has offered Brazilian compatriot Robinho a three-year contract with a monthly salary of 1 million euros (US$1.11 million).

The 31-year-old has rich experience in Europe, including stints with Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan. Last year, he returned to Santos from Milan on a one-year loan, scoring 17 goals in 41 matches.

In a statement, Robinho thanked Santos fans for their support and respect, while praising the club's coaching staff and players. "Unfortunately I wasn't able to renew my contract, but Santos will always be in my heart," he wrote.

Three clubs were reported to be chasing Robinho — Evergrande, Mexican side Queretaro and Brazil's Serie A defending champion Cruzeiro. According to a report by Mexican media "24 Horas" Robinho won't be heading to the Mexican club, while the CSL side was offering an "attractive contract".

Evergrande has never hid its liking for South American-style football. Last month, it replaced Italian head coach Fabio Cannavaro with Brazilian World Cup winning manager Scolari, who was understood to be negotiating directly with Robinho.

If Robinho joins Guangzhou, he will become the club's sixth Brazilian player after Rene Junior, Ricardo Goulart, Alan, Elkeson and newly signed former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho.

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