Ronaldinho blow for Citizens
25 Jun 2008 - 11:41:18
Manchester City's hopes of luring Ronaldinho to the Premier League have been dented following an admission from the player's agent that he favours a move to AC Milan.
Ambitious City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has made the acquisition of the Barcelona and Brazil forward his main summer transfer priority.
However, fellow suitors Milan remain in the hunt for the 28-year-old and his brother and agent, Roberto De Assis, claims Italy is the player's preferred destination.
The former world an European player of the year has also been linked with moves to Chelsea and Internazionale.
"We have always had a good relationship with Milan and always been in contact," he is quoted as saying.
"The possibility that Ronaldinho will play in the red and black shirt next year is still there and is the same as a few months ago.
"Nothing has changed. We know that Milan like Ronaldinho and that Ronaldinho likes Milan and we will continue to work to bring the best player in the world to the best club in the world."