Ex-Real Madrid Robinho Linked with Esteghlal


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former Real Madrid and Milan forward Robinho has been linked with a move to Iranian football giant Esteghlal.

The 35-year-old Brazilian, who currently plays at Istanbul Basaksehir, is not satisfied with his situation in the Turkish top-flight outfit and is going to leave the team, Calciomercato reported.

The report says that Robinho has shown interest in joining Esteghlal.

Esteghlal has recently parted company with its Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni and Farhad Majidi has replaced him.

Robinho started his playing career in Brazilian team Santos in 2002 and Joined Real Madrid after three years. He has also played for Manchester City, Milan and Guangzhou Evergrande.

Robinho has also made 100 appearances for Brazil and scored 28 goals.