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Milan in pole for ‘DinhoMonday 19 February, 2007Milan have amazingly declared that they will sign Ronaldinho if Barcelona decide to sell the samba star.The Italian giants have been strongly linked with a multi-million pound summer move and they are refusing to rule out the Brazilian’s proposed arrival.
“The player knows of our interest and Barcelona are aware of it too, but we are not looking to disturb anyone,†Vice-President Adriano Galliani told Sky Italia on Monday night.
“I can’t see a powerful and rich club like Barcelona getting to a point where they would sell him, but if that occurs then we would be in pole position.â€
Galliani’s statement came just days after January signing Ronaldo scored his first goals for the club with a brace at Siena.
“The merit goes to Milan Lab who managed to resolve a few of his physical problems,†added the official. “He was in pain after initial training sessions, but that is no longer the case.â€
The former Inter crowd favourite returned to Italian football last month after falling out of favour with Real Madrid’s Fabio Capello.
“I knew what I was buying,†added Galliani. “Everyone is aware of the technical quality of the player. I simply asked for him and I got him.
“The last great foreign player to move to Italy was bought by Juventus when they got Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Now we have brought back a real star.â€
Galliani also spoke about the future of boss Carlo Ancelotti after recent whispers claimed that Barcelona tactician Frank Rijkaard, an ex-Milan player, could arrive in June.
“The career of a Coach depends on results,†stated the former Lega Calcio President. “Carlo has done well in these years.
“I think and hope he will continue to do so this year, while he still has a contract with us for next season.
“I would be the happiest man in the world if Ancelotti stayed with us for some years to come, because it would mean that we would have collected some great results.â€
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