Now Ronaldinho gets in on the Chelsea act

Last updated : 19 December 2004 By Paul Lagan

Barcelona ace Ronaldinho is apparently setting himself up for a move to the Blues - but not quite yet.
The Brazilian who was a target for Chelsea and Manchester United before he opted for the Catalan giants is reported as stating that he is enamoured by Mourinho's Blues revolution and could see himself soaking up the London sun breathing in the air and adding to the Kings Road traffic jams.
His agent, Roberto Assis who is also his brother informed him of the advantages of moving to Chelsea.
Apparently Ronaldinho is keen: "Any great player would want to be part of such a sensational team," he is reported as saying.

"My brother has spoken to me about Chelsea many times.

"I had a chance to move to them before I came to Barcelona but at that time, even though they offered more money, I was not interested.

"But I have seen since then that Chelsea have a great infrastructure.

"What they are doing is absolutely amazing and it is a place where great things are going to happen in the future.

"I respect them a lot and I can maybe see myself living in London one day.

"’I am happy in Barcelona but I cannot rule out playing in another country in the future.

"I would love to play in England to prove that technical players can succeed there."

So it's not the money then?