Manchester City have sensationally snapped up Robinho from Real Madrid in a late deadline-day transfer. Manchester City have made a dramatic late deadline-day swoop for Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Robinho," a City statement read. "The deal to bring the 24-year-old was completed shortly before the midnight cut-off point, and he has signed a four-year contract." Robinho, who requested a move away from Real, was poised to join Chelsea in a long-awaited move. However, City popped-up and snatched the Brazilian for a fee believed to be around ₤32.5M, which is a British record. "I am absolutely delighted to get the opportunity to work with such an incredible talent like Robinho," City boss Mark Hughes said. "I have said that in order to compete with the best teams in the Premier League we have to be in the market for players of this caliber, and Robinho is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world."