Robinho: I Want The Title This Season

The Brazilian hitman believes City's transformation is nearing completion.

Manchester City's Brazilian frontman Robinho believes that his club are ready to taste title glory this season.

Whilst many have asked if City's summer spending spree can propel them into the top four, Robinho believes they can do even better and win the Premier League.

He told The Mirror, "Nobody was interested in listening to me a year ago - but I think they will have to believe me when they see what is happening to City now.

"I think we are now on the brink of something very special. I want to win the championship this season. I think we can challenge for the title."

Robinho made the shock switch to Manchester City on deadline day of last summer's transfer window, when the Citizens paid Real Madrid a British transfer record of €42.5 million (£32.5m).

The Brazilian international understands why eyebrows were raised over his choice of destination.

"I could understand why questions were asked about why I joined City last season because here was a club that had not celebrated any kind of success for many years," he revealed.

"It was said that I had come purely for financial reasons, that I had forgotten about my ambitions because of money. I said at the time that I signed because I had been sold a vision of Manchester City becoming a powerful club, not just in England, but throughout the rest of the world."

Robinho urged some caution in City's ambitions, but stated his belief that the signings they have made this summer can push the club towards the title.

"Maybe it is still too soon and we have to have more time to develop as a team, but I do know I will be part of a team that will bring excitement to everyone," he smiled.

"Our attacking options are the best of any team. Signing Carlos Tevez, Roque Santa Cruz and Emmanuel Adebayor means I'll get even more opportunities to express myself because opponents will have other dangers to think about."