AC Milan-Robinho, the agent: "I don't know if he'll stay." Three hours later contract extended until 2016

Galliani made a statement after the meeting: "He staying. The Santos matter is completely closed. We are discussing an extension." Raid on Moscow for Honda

The contract was signed before it became a problem, extending the player's agreement with AC Milan until 2016. This afternoon the Brazilian player's father and his agent arrived at Milan HQ in via Turati, Milan, but Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani didn't meet them. The pair had to leave without Robinho's new contract in hand.

the agent — After approximately an hour, Robinho's father and his lawyer emerged from the Via Turati offices where they answered some questions put to them by gazzetta.it. "We didn't speak to Galliani; we were here for administration issues," said Robinho's lawyer, Marisa Alija Ramos. Robinho is happy at AC Milan, but I'm not sure if he'll stay. It is possible."

The situation — For some weeks now Galliani has been putting on the "signings will only be made if someone leaves" record. OK, but it doesn't look like anyone is about to leave. The main contender has always been Robinho. After the deal didn't go through in January, it looked like the agreement with Santos had just been put on ice. But temperatures have been rising and accusations flying on both sides. When Galliani left his office he explained the situation. "Any question of Robinho leaving has been closed, we have been discussing a contract renewal. There's no chance of him going to Santos, he's happy to stay here at AC Milan. Will Bronzetti be heading to Moscow to sign Honda? No, he won't...someone else will."

signed this evening — The official statement was released at nine thirty this evening: the Brazilian player has renewed his contract with AC Milan until 2016.