Ronaldinho nearly joined Manchester City

Asked about all the transfer speculation earlier this year, AC Milan playmaker and former Barcelona player Ronaldinho (28) has confirmed in an interview with British football monthly magazine FourFourTwo that he seriously considered joining Manchester City this summer:

"My brother spoke to Manchester City many times. Their project is the kind that would interest any player: they could soon be among the best sides in England.

Lots of brilliant players are heading in their direction and yes, my brother looked properly at their offer. But Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi had been saying for years that he would like me to sign and I felt in the end that it was the right time to say yes."

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