Hughes pushed me OUT!

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Robinho is upset with Manchester City's sale of Elano to Galatasaray.

He told the Mirror: "I am very sad to see Elano go because he was a team mate and has been a friend for many years.

"I understand the decision but I always believed that he would be part of this project. I never believed the rumours and I will miss our dinners and meetings.

"I wish and believe that Elano will be king at his new club. City have made some great signings and it has been made complicated for some players.

"But I have spoken many times with the coach and praised Elano but it was the decision of the club and impossible to change."

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Galatasaray signing Elano says he was forced out of Manchester City by manager Mark Hughes.

Elano, who was sold to Turkish side Galatasaray on Wednesday, said: "I'm very, very sad to be leaving Manchester City.

"I loved the club and I loved England. I'm sad to leave all the friends I made and the fans.

"I wanted to stay but circumstances forced me out. I wasn't used properly by the manager.

"People within the club know what happened to me because I'd had very, very good times there.

"The manager has built a team the way he likes and, because of this, I expect him to win the Premier League this season."