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Barcelona star Ronaldinho thanks Chelsea

Ronaldinho | 22 March, 2006 13:35

Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho says he's grateful to Chelsea for their interest, but insists he is living a dream playing at the Nou Camp.

"It cheers me that so many people respect me," said the Brazilian. "I am having a phenomenal experience at Barcelona.

"I am thankful to everyone (for their interest), including Chelsea, but at Barcelona I have everything that I need.

"The city is wonderful, the lifestyle reminds me of Brazil, with much joy, relaxation and tranquility."

Ronaldinho not looking for new club

Ronaldinho | 08 March, 2006 15:07

Ronaldinho has pledged his loyalty to current employers Barcelona.

The playmaker, who scored his side’s goal in last night’s 1-1 draw which saw Barca eliminate Chelsea to clinch a place in the Champions League quarter-finals, has been linked with a move to the London club in the summer.

Chelsea’s billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has lured a galaxy of stars to Stamford Bridge but Ronaldinho insisted he would not be tempted.

The Brazilian said: "There’s no amount of money that can buy my happiness. In football things change rapidly but I don’t see myself playing for any other club.

"I don’t think there’s any place where I could be more happy than where I am now. I see myself in Barcelona for the rest of my life."

Ronaldinho also revealed his lifestyle in the Catalan capital is behind his sublime performances on the pitch.

"My life continues to be happy," he said. "I enjoy my time on and off the pitch to the maximum and you see it in my performances in games."

Ronaldinho invited to take his bow at Old Trafford

Ronaldinho | 01 March, 2006 17:28

RONALDINHO might finally be on his way to Old Trafford after Manchester United invited Barcelona to provide the opposition for a glamorous pre-season friendly to commemorate the stadium’s expansion.

United hope to admit the first spectators to two new quadrants on the North Stand this month, with a view to increasing the capacity to 76,000 by the start of next season, but they are eager to stage a high-profile friendly to mark the official opening in August. They have approached Barcelona about bringing Ronaldinho, who turned down a move to Manchester United in 2003, and his team-mates to Old Trafford.

Barcelona are understood to have accepted the offer in principle, but United must achieve a top-two finish in the Barclays Premiership, thus ruling out the need for a Champions League qualifying tie in August, if they are to secure the arrangement.

Mikaël Silvestre’s apparent upturn in fortune, with a probable return to the France team to take on Slovakia tonight after a 16-month absence, does not seem likely to extend to the offer of a new contract.

Silvestre’s contract expires in June 2007, and after the club gave the 28-year-old permission to talk to Lyons during the January transfer window, Ferguson may consider offering him to the French club as a makeweight in a deal for Mahamadou Diarra, the midfield player.