City face Ronnie competition
08 Jun 2008 - 12:25:32
The agent and brother of Ronaldinho has stated that Manchester City still face stiff competition from Chelsea and AC Milan for the signature of the Barcelona ace.
The 28-year-old is almost certain to leave Barca this summer, but his next destination is far from settled.
Robert de Assis said: "City want him, but there are other clubs still interested. Chelsea want Ronaldinho and Milan have still not given up on hiring him."
However, Citizens executive chairman Garry Cook remains upbeat about his club's chances of landing the South American star.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek programme: "It's a tenuous stage and I don't want to give too much away, but Barcelona gave us clearance to talk to him.
"We had some people in Brazil this weekend, but we have a long, long list of things we need to get done because of the type of player he is, the world's greatest player.
"We're nowhere near completion, but the most important thing is that he wants to get back and play football. He wants to show the world he is the greatest player.
"He has intimated he is interested, otherwise we wouldn't be at the stage we are now. Ronaldinho has an interest in coming to City."