Ronaldinho to leave AC Milan

Updated on: 31 December,2010 08:54 AM IST |
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AC Milan vice-president Galliani confirms Ronaldinho's departure from the club in January

AC Milan vice-president Galliani confirms Ronaldinho's departure from the club in January

The 30-year-old has been linked with an exit in recent weeks, with many feeling the writing was on the wall after limited appearances this season under coach Massimiliano Allegri and the acquisition of Antonio Cassano from Sampdoria.

Dismissed
Galliani was originally quoted as saying that the Brazilian no longer felt a part of Milan's project and would be sold to the club that made the best offer for the player, but those statements were latter
dismissed by a Rossoneri official.

However, speculation has continued to gather steam regarding his departure from the Serie A giants with Gremio remaining in pole position for his signature.

Ronaldinho joined the Rossoneri in 2008 from Barcelona for a reported fee of ufffd16m. Meanwhile. de Assis promulgated Milan's message they want ufffd16m for the transfer, a move which saw Gremio and other clubs hold fire.

"If they want to sign Ronaldinho they must pay what Milan are asking," said the agent on Wednesday, before adding: "A European club is interested."

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