Robinho deal steals the limelight

Dimitar Berbatov’s drawn-out transfer to Old Trafford appeared to be reaching its conclusion last night but it was Manchester United’s city rivals who stole the show on transfer deadline day.

Robinho deal steals the limelight
Tue, 02 Sep, 2008 - 01:20

Dimitar Berbatov’s drawn-out transfer to Old Trafford appeared to be reaching its conclusion last night but it was Manchester United’s city rivals who stole the show on transfer deadline day.

In a remarkable twist to a dramatic evening, Manchester City captured Robinho from Real Madrid to dramatically end Chelsea’s pursuit of the Brazilian striker.

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