Robinho became the first loud acquisition of Manchester City - in 2008 he moved to the camp of Gorozhan from Real. There first time the Brazilian played along with his compatriot Jo, previously the most expensive newcomer to the club.
"In Robinho's debut match against Portsmouth, I scored my first goal for Man City, but the game was preceded by a very funny story," Jo recalled in an interview with ESPN.
"We lined up in the tunnel, and in defense they had Sylvain Distin and Sol Campbell, Buba Diop in the midfield and Peter Crouch in the attack. A real team of giants. Robinho looked at those guys, then at me and asked with a laugh: "Bl, Jo, we'll play rugby? Look at these guys". I just replied: "Yes, Robinho, welcome to the English Premier League".
In his debut season, Robinho scored 14 goals in 31 Premier League matches. Now he defends the colors of Atletico Mineiro, and Jo plays for Corinthians.