Ron ends Chelsea rumour
02 Oct 2007 - 09:59:09
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- Ron ends Chelsea rumour
Ronaldinho has drawn a line under his Chelsea transfer saga after pledging his long-term future to Barcelona.
The Brazil international had been strongly linked with a £30million move to Stamford Bridge during the summer.
Ronaldinho's brother and agent Roberto de Assis reportedly held preliminary talks with Chelsea owner AS Roman Abramovich about a move to England.
But after remaining silent throughout the speculation, the 27-year-old has now revealed his wish to remain at the Camp Nou.
"Not Chelsea or Milan. I want to stay at Barcelona, that is my wish," he told Spanish newspaper El Mundo.
Meanwhile, Ronaldinho has hit out at rumours that he has missed the last three Barcelona matches due to concerns over his private life.
Reports have claimed that Barca's stance that he is injured are wide of the mark and that Ronaldinho has been left out following showdown meetings with club officials.
"It has bothered me because I have been here for five seasons now and I have always been in the same position and behaved in a similar manner," he added.
"It bothered me but that is normal - life isn't always wonderful.
"I am content because my life is centred on my work and I will give my answers on the field. It is there where I will respond."