Inter trying to change Ronaldinho's plans

Although last week it seemed that a deal on the transfer of Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho (28) to Milan was close, Inter Milan has not given up on the Brazilian. The fact that both Inter and Ronaldinho are sponsored by American sportswear supplier Nike could play a role in the process.

On Saturday, Inter president Massimo Moratti said in an interview with Italian television channel Sky Italia that his club is looking at the issue: "Next week we will asses the possbility and decide if we will act. We certainly have excellent relations with Barcelona and with the agent of Ronaldinho, so we'll see if we can go all the way. Milan for sure has done a good job opening this possibility."

That same day, Roberto de Assís, brother and agent of Ronaldinho, denied in an (unconfirmed) interview with Brazilian sports site Globo Esporte that he is holding talks with officials from the two Milan teams: "We are not holding a Ronaldinho auction. At this moment I talk with Milan and I don't want to know about other teams. I haven't discussed with anyone from Inter. It would be against all ethics to do such a thing with Milan, who is opening their doors for us."

Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo claims that Moratti has been talking with Roberto over the phone the past days and that the two will meet this week. Although this could just be a courtesy visit since Roberto would have promised the Inter president not to sign anything before the two have met, Moratti most probably will try to convince Roberto to change the plan to sign for Milan. Catalans sports paper Sport claims that Inter officials could arrive in Barcelona today to try to stop the transfer of Ronaldinho to Milan.

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