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Robinho returns to Brazil with Atletico Mineiro

Robinho has returned to Brazil after signing a two-year contract with Atletico Mineiro.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester City forward left Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao on February 1 after his six-month contract at the club came to an end.

"Forward Robinho is the new signing of Atletico Mineiro," a club statement confirmed on Thursday.

"His signing was announced in the early afternoon by president Daniel Nepomuceno, on his Twitter account.

"Robinho will sign with the Galo for two seasons."