Robinho is looking to impress with his language as well as his football skills by the end of the current campaign. Although he wants to learn English as quickly as possible, so he can fully communicate with his Manchester City team-mates, the native Portuguese speaker does not think it has restricted him on the pitch so far.
"The language of football is universal," said Robinho. "You don't need to speak the lingo in order to be able to communicate with a football.
"Myself and the other players already have a good understanding. Sometimes in training when I shout something they think it's funny but they understand me."
He has flown his wife and baby son over from Brazil and is currently house-hunting in the North West but has been struck by Manchester which he describes as 'beautiful'.
"I am enjoying Manchester, Elano took me for a city tour and I loved it," he continued.
"I haven't started language lessons yet but as soon as I find my own place I will. In six months' time my English will be 10 out of 10."
Of his positive first impressions of Manchester, Robinho added: "There are fine restaurants and recreational facilities, and the city is beautiful. In fact there is a great Brazilian restaurant in the city centre, I'm sure to be a regular."
The Brazilian has also been struck by the friendliness of Mancunians, adding: "Since I've been in Manchester people recognise me all the time in the city, and have been very kind to me.
"They are saying really nice things and that is always a motivation for a player. My aim is to repay their kindness by playing well and winning matches."
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