Ronaldinho:
Ronaldinho had an amazing start of his career at his boyhood club Gremio. A little less known fact, Dinho made his move to PSG in 2001 where he scored 17 goals in 55 matches. The attacker’s performance for the French side earned him a place in Brazil’s world cup winning performance in 2002. However, in the season 0f 2003/04 he made a move to FC Barcelona and snubbed Manchester United. Saying his performances are amazing would be an understatement and the Brazilian magician has almost won every trophy possible. Major, major loss for United as they lost a Ballon D’Or winner.
Speaking to FourFourTwo, the former FIFA World Player of the Year explained how his deal to Old Trafford was just 48 hours away from being finalised before the Catalan giants swooped in and convinced him to join them instead.
He said: “It almost happened with United.
“It was a matter of 48 hours, but Sandro Rosell had told me way before I got the offer: ‘If i become Barca president, will you come?’ I said yes.
“It was only a matter of details with United when Rosell called to say he was going to win the elections there. And I had promised to him that I’d play for Barca. It was a quick negotiation. I told the English I had chosen Barca.
“It was the right choice. Brazilians have always loved Barca. We have a history there. Off the pitch it is like nowhere else in Europe, so we are always happy playing there.”
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