I'm pretty sure he won't be a 80 mill euro transfer. I mean 30 mill for Zambrotta and R20 sounds a bargain. Maybe we'll throw Simic the other side?

I'm not really bothered about his downward spiral. He still looks like he's got the moves. It's just that Barca's got too many superstars who've based their play on the system revolving around them.

Currently there's Messi. Then there's Henry.

R20's been injured too and he almost never gets any slack, and yes there is all that party animal syndrome...but hey we did ok with R99.

I'm not too worried about his motivation. If he leaves he's left Barca just a few feet short of under disgrace. I'm pretty sure, that a player who was once called the best player in the world, will not sit back and let CR or Messi just walk over that title.

And as for winning everything...well I look at Clarence with 4 CL titles, and everything else falls into perspective.

But it's the injury that worries me. All of a sudden R20 is an injury prone player as well. So it might come back to bite us in the butt...esp with our luck when it comes to Spanish players.

so its official? Flopaldinho coming to milan!

yeah very nice, now stfu and get started on the remaining transfers:

we still need a
gk
striker
defender
zambrotta

There's no injury. He just does not want to play for them any more. I just hope he does some training in the end of the season and not just partying.

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You're such a cynic...no wonder the girls hate you. And you say it's the greek women.

So you believe he's really injured?

I agree with dst here. Ronnie is obviously not injured. At least not physically....

I find it easier to believe than that he's paid enormous wages, to sit on the bench with Messi injured as well.

And when he did come onto the field he was starting to play well.

He probably got injuried once, some months ago..... and now they repeat it as an excuse why he is not playing.

He was never an injury-prone player, and the last thing I care about him are injuries.

I hope if he comes, he performs well.....as for injuries he'll be ok... at least yes until Materazzi would go and break his leg.

R10 is acting he's not injured at all!

The problem seems to be that he wants to be the centre of attraction, the only superstar around and that might cause big problems! Plus next year Adriano will be back in town ...

The big difference between R99 and the other brazilians is the age and his son, he's definitely more mature.

What are you talking about Jack? Barcelona have made many more millions than they've paid for the brand name that's called R20...

It's a fact.

Albertini sees Dinho at Milan

Former Barcelona and Milan star Demetrio Albertini is confident Ronaldinho’s San Siro switch is very likely.

“He really could join Milan, because I see a pretty complicated situation for him at Barcelona,” the midfielder told Sky Italia.

The former World and European Player of the Year has been struggling with personality clashes at the Nou Camp and is expected to leave this summer.

Clubs who have shown an interest are Milan, Juventus, Inter, Chelsea and Manchester City.

“He would be really happy at Milan, because there are so many Brazilians. He would also enjoy playing for a team like this. He is one of the greatest talents I have ever played alongside.

“It takes a lot of effort to remain at the top of your sport and, as far as Ronaldinho is concerned, I think he needs a great deal of affection.”

Albertini was his teammate at Barca and insists the stories of his difficult personality and fractious rapport with tacticians are untrue.

“He is humble and knows how to accept advice. He is a great person in the locker room and gets on with all his teammates.

“At my testimonial game at San Siro he was so happy to see all those fans and champions. His affection for Milan is mutual. I think in the eyes of any player Milan are a great club.”

Albertini also revealed a curious anecdote to the everyday life of one of the world’s highest paid players.

“He can’t drive. Ronaldinho is always accompanied to the stadium by family and friends.”


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alrite well ive been kinda quiet on these ronaldinho rumors. At first I really wasn't excited about the transfer. Primarily cuz i fear our management sees a Ronnie as a cure all transfer. I still think its absolutely necessary that we sign a straight out and out striker - any one of Huntelaar, Berba, Benzy, Mario, Sheva (i throw him in cuz it's looking likely). Gila can't cut it. Replace Gila with Shevy, sounds fine to me. Even if we bring back Boriello it's a gamble that could work out, or it couldn't. Counting on Pato to shoulder the load we wanted Ronaldo and Sheva to carry would be far too much pressure. Our striking core should Sheva/Gomez/Hunter/Berba/Benzy, Boriello, Pato, Pippo, Paloschi. Pippo at fourth choice is perfect for his cameo displays like against cagliari. Palo can play Coppa and in matches we've got in the bag.


However, Ronaldinho in our squad gives us a lot more flexibility. If you dislike him only because you think he's ugly and looks bad in bandanas, or you don't like his smile, then that's a subjective, personal, bias view. Anyone who watches Dinho on form knows there is no way he can hurt our team. He can play Seedorf's, Pirlo's, Kaka's, AND Ronaldo's role for us, and play it extremely well.

- The CLINCHER for me, and I think i agree with albertini's stance, is that we have so many Brazillians already here! Dinho admires Milan, it's a rebirth for him. All our Brazilians would really help him out. Cafu, Leonardo, Kaka, Emerson..if needs guidance, he has all the people he respects to confide in.

There are TWO things that will happen if Dinho comes to Milan, he will be a great success, or he wont. If he isnt he wont be here long. If he is then we will be holding more trophy's soon. He sure hasn't played all that well the last year and a half. The important thing is to sign another striker, so we don't immediately heap a BUNCH of pressure on Dinho to change us from mediocre to Best in the world. if we do, I don't see Ronaldinho failing. A few years ago hearing Ronaldinho and Kaka together would have scared anyone and everyone. After they train together for a little bit, with Dinho confident and comfortable in the relaxed AC Milan atmosphere, I think this could be a simple, perfect fix for our offensive (pun intended) issues this last year in attack.

^^^

I don't know if R20 will be at his best at Milan. He was the best in Barca because he was the star of the show. When Messi and other talents starting becoming known the more he became a has been

If we do sign him, and I don't think we will.. what do you think we will do with Seedorf? Sacrifice him? He would do well in a reserve role, he can fill in at multiple positions (including Pirlo's role), but I don't know if his ego could take it. I mean if he can't stand getting subbed out.. how will he handle being a reserve?

R10 would fit into Carlo's beloved x-mas tree..

Pato
R10 Kaka
Ambro Pirlo Gattuso
Janku Kaladze Nesta Zambrotta
GK

Seedorf is usually our worst player on the pitch. Nay, he's the player that tries less than anyone else on the pitch. His attitude should not be tolerated and he should have already been benched but Carlo likes him too much to do that... we desperately need a 10 to play in Seedorf's place in my view and if the Dutch doesn't like being benched then he can go for all I care. I really like the guy but if Rui was benched (and he was better at that time than See is now) then I can't see why See cannot!

well... this is getting serious!

Galliani: "Ronnie? It will"

ohhh boy..i honestly do think, and want to believe that dinho will recapture form here, and that sheva will instantly get back to his best here...but what we are essentially doing is signing two has been superstars from england and spain who both haven't produced for 2 seasons now. I can just hear all the Sh*t my friends are gonna talk to me when we announce these signings...

Too bad for them that Ronnie and Shevchenko are coming here with the drive and motivation to ressurect their careers..and have the amazing Ricky Kaka and the prodigy Alex Pato to help them. FORZA MILAN.

I would love Ronaldinho to come but i think that with him we would loose our Italian core and we would loose out on signing some eligibile young italian players. I fear that the board thinks that an off- form Ronaldinho and a 31 yo. forward will solve all of our problems. I think the mony would be better spent on Cigarini, Montolivo, or a new CB.

Hrm. Tuttomercatoweb is reporting that Galliani, Bronzetti (agent who negotiates transfers between Spanish and Italian clubs) and Roberto de Assis are having dinner tonight at Il Giannino in Milan to discuss the transfer of Ronaldinho (Giannino is a very nice restaurant about a block from La Scala mentioned in the 'where does Ronaldo eat' thread).

They're also reporting that some Catalan media outlets are reporting that Ronaldinho-to-Milan is a done deal (Porty, seen anything?)

Not a done-deal. They're saying for the first time Barcelona accepted to negotiate with other club (Milan and they're having talks with Marco Branca, Inter director, too). And things are happening right now. Maybe we'll have some good news on the next few days.

We'll see. Honestly I think we're gonna do it.

It looks like a done deal but... we never know. Though I highly doubt Mourinho will coach Ronaldinho any day [Branca call to Barcelona directors]. Drogba to Inter + Ronaldinho to Milan IMO.

now it is also on goal.com that Milan and barca have agreed on the deal for 20 million

k ronaldinho is ours for 20 million euros. Deal=done pretty much. He won't choose inter. He wants to play with kaka ronaldo cafu etc..


Now galliani should stfu and sign mario gomez or berbatov. Also while he is in barca he should finish up zambrotta deal aswell. Then fly to mexico and sign ochoa and then fly to rome sign mexes and then come chill at milan and then we'll be okay next season.

gomez or berbatov nah it is giong to be sheva

They talk on a fee around 15-20M/euros.

maybe 22-23 and add zambrotta ( will he come if we dont play in UCL)

they better include zambro in the deal too.

I read somewhere in the italian press about a pack 10R + Zambrotta = 30M/euros.

I don't think Barcelona is that stupid... to sell both for 22-23. lol I wish.

30 mil isn't bad i mean zambro is worth 10 mil no doubt. Ronaldinho for 20 mil is a gamble. He could either be an amazing buy or a waste of money.

i did read the same but if R10 is 20 million than 10 for zambrotta i dont think so we wil pay more than 6-7 for him 25 for both and they can have king brocchi

Goal.com is awfully speculative at times. I haven't seen any official confirmations or announcements yet from either Milan or Barca. Would prefer to see that before the fish doll buys everyone a drink.

they'll announce it in a few days. They just want zambro in the deal before they call it official.

I except him and zambrotta to be announced ours next week.

If it happens - and it looks like it will - I would suspect the announcement will be made in the next day or two. Right before the general elections in Italy.

lol silvio sure knows how to win an election. LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interesting development.

Can milan control r10 though.. thats the biggest concern.. and if he'll effect ricky's game..

It sort of sorts out the midfield problems. Still think another midfielder is needed.

But I'm still not convinced on the move, at least the price is reasonable thats bout it.

Now its more a question of the other additions.. particularly our new goalkeeper..

Better not be abbiati..

Galliani : Ronaldinho and Shevchenko 180 %

Ronaldinho official news maybe end of the week !!!!!

^^^
I dont believe we can have any official news at this part of the season.

Most European clubs (apart from Bayern) dont anounce their transfers until the season ends.

So to add my opinion..


Some of you call him that way, but Ronaldinho cannot be considered a flop. It wouldn't be fair and it isn't realistic either. We all see how good he can play, we all know how important and decisive he can be. Barcelona isn't the right place to be for a long period, that's what countless players demonstrated us allready,

But to say NO to Ronaldinho and consider that a flop is very arrogant, considering our transfer policy and position for the past 2 years. I would say that we're no longer in position to ticket every or almost every player as "not Milan quality", "mistake" or "waste". We just have to be satisfied with what we get. I mean, I don't like Ronaldinho very much, but then again, somhow I'll manage to survive that transfer (if it happens).

Like it or not - it's DONE! Ronaldinho to Milan for 30 milions € (I guess we had to pay this much to end quickly the transfer, prevent anyone else to INTERfere with our negotiations and keep our good relationship with Barca).

i don't like it and have always said so, but if it is then so be it i won't be rushing to buy a replica shirt of his
and as said above not sure how this will effect the team in general ...only time will tell

Well Milan > Ronaldinho and that's how thing's gonna work. If not, Carlo will ship him away in a moment.

As for the shirt's...I'm pretty sure we all will stick with our Maldini-Pippo-Kaka-Pirlo-Rino etc. shirts. But there's about a million people who want to se R-O-N-A-L-D-I-N-H-O on their red-black shirt an I'm not against the few millions extra income.

^^^

Me neither. Give Nesta and Pirlo a pay rise. I cannot believe Sol Campbell earns more than world cup winners.

Sorry...I know I sound like a broken record. But doesn't this rub anyone else the wrong way?

Oh how i wish to read this "Official : Ronaldinho to Milan" !!

Make it happen !!