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Turkey's Sivasspor signs Brazilian star Robinho

33-year-old left-winger says joining Sivasspor is 'right step' for him

23.01.2018 - Update : 23.01.2018
Turkey's Sivasspor signs Brazilian star Robinho President of Sivasspor Mecnun Otyakmaz (L) and Demir Grup Sivasspor's new transfer Robinho (R) are seen during the signing ceremony at 4 Eylul Stadium in Sivas, Turkey on January 23, 2018. ( Serhat Zafer - Anadolu Agency )

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By Halife Yalcinkaya

SIVAS, Turkey

Brazilian left-winger Robson de Souza, commonly known as Robinho, signed with Turkish Super Lig side Demir Grup Sivasspor on Tuesday on a free transfer.

Sivasspor held a signing ceremony for the 33-year-old left winger, who played for big teams in his career, such as Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan.

Speaking at the airport in Sivas, Robinho said: "I am very happy. I think this is the right step for me. I am looking forward to joining the club."

Robinho later passed a medical test carried out at the Medicana hospital.

The footballer appeared in 99 matches for the Brazilian national team, in which he scored 23 goals.

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