Santa Cruz wants to join Robinho at Manchester City

Back in August it appeared almost certain that after an incredible debut season in England where he scored nineteen league goals, Roque Santa Cruz would leave Blackburn for either Arsenal, Manchester City or Manchester United.

However, ten days before the transfer window slammed shut, the Paraguayan ended all speculation about his future by signing a new four-year deal with Blackburn, announcing that he felt he owed the club for helping him get his career back on track:

“It is important that when the club has done something good for you, that you do something good for the club. I signed a contract because I’m sure it is the right choice.”

All those cynics who said that there was no loyalty left in football were silenced once and for all. Or so it seemed. Imagine The Spoiler’s surprise this morning when Santa Cruz declared:

“I will keep on doing what I do at Blackburn but if the coach of Manchester City is interested in me I would like to join Robinho in that team. He is a wonderful player and I would like to play next to him.”

Oh!