EskWeston 696 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has told Sky Sports News that he does not expect Ronaldinho to arrive at Stamford Bridge over the summer. The Blues have been constantly linked with the Brazilian superstar over the past couple of seasons, but any move for the Barcelona forward would now appear to be out of the question. With the club keen to establish themselves as a global brand Ronaldinho would appear to have been the perfect poster boy for them to infiltrate the American and Asian markets. However, despite admitting that the possibility of bringing the two-time World Player of the Year to the club had been discussed in the past, Buck insists that the Blues have other priorities at present. "Ronaldinho? No, I don't see it being likely that Ronaldinho will be here next year," the chairman told Sky Sports News. "Anything was a possibility and certainly there had been rumours and discussions of that, but I don't see it happening." The immediate concern for the Chelsea board is tying England international Frank Lampard down to a new long-term contract and, despite talks being delayed until the end of the season, Buck remains confident that the midfielder will remain at Stamford Bridge. "We want him to stay and he has said he wants to stay," the American confirmed. "He also said he'd like to delay discussions until the summer, but I'm optimistic that we'll be able to sort something out. "It's only because he wants to concentrate on his football. "He's a wonderful player and a superb guy and we'd like to see him for the long-term at Chelsea football club." Source: Sky Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 "Chelsea will not sign Ronaldinho from Barcelona because the Brazilian is 'too old'. (Star)" ---- Source ---- Sorry but you just gotta laugh at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 This should be merged with the Ronaldinho thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Ronaldinho's 'strained' relationship with Barcelona could see the Brazilian star leave the Spanish giants in the summer, according to the player's brother and agent Roberto Assis. The 28-year-old forward's future at Camp Nou has been the subject of intense speculation over the course of the season as he has struggled for form and fitness. Milan have been strongly linked with a summer move for the former Paris Saint Germain ace, while Chelsea are also reportedly monitoring his situation. Ronaldinho came under further pressure when recent scans revealed he was not carrying a thigh injury, despite the player's claims to the contrary. And in light of his seemingly eroding relationship with Barca, Assis has revealed that he is considering invoking article 17 of Fifa's transfer regulations as the value of the release clause in his contract is thought to be prohibitively high. Criticism Article 17 allows players to buy out the remainder of their contract under certain circumstances and would likely prove a cheaper option. Assis told GloboEsporte.com: "The possibility of Ronaldinho leaving Barcelona is always there. "We are aware of the release clause, but we also know about the existence of article 17. Anything is possible. "In football, results determine how things go. Barcelona have not won anything since last season and, as Ronaldinho is the star of the team, he is the one who is given the worst criticism." Assis did not rule out the possibility of Ronaldinho moving to fierce rivals Real Madrid, saying: "It has already happened a number of times, even to big names such as Luis Figo. "However, I don't like to name specific clubs." Strained Assis added that Ronaldinho could stay at the Camp Nou should Barca lift either the Primera Liga or UEFA Champions League title come the end of the season. He said: "The relationship is strained, but imagine if Barca win the Champions League. They wouldn't let him go if he was a champion, would they? "With their hands on a title, everything would be different." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 With the amount of money he has, I wouldn't be surprised if he bought out his own contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Milan today confirmed that they have agreed initial terms with Ronaldinho regarding a summer transfer from Barcelona to the San Siro. The Brazilian, who has also been linked with switches to Chelsea and Manchester City, is thought to have been offered a four-year deal worth in the region of £6.3m per year."There is a general agreement with the player," said Milan's chief executive Adriano Galliani, who will now open talks with his Spanish counterparts. "Now a deal has to be reached with Barcelona. Give us time." www.guardian.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueChelseaBlue 105 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Fenerbahce coach Zico says Chelsea should sign unhappy Barcelona star Ronaldinho. Zico said: "Chelsea have a team of international stars, some of the best players in the world, but maybe something is missing. They need a player like Ronaldinho, a magician. He is still young [28] and he has qualities nobody else has. With his technique he would be a success anywhere in the world. "Coming to play in England would be good for him, too. His time is up in Spain and he needs to go somewhere new for motivation." tribalfootball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Chelsea and Milan are still interested in signing Barcelona star Ronaldinho, according to the player’s agent. The Catalan giants look set to sell the Brazilian and Manchester City have been the most vocal in their desire to sign the forward. Chelsea have been long-term suitors of Ronaldinho, but their major concern at present is to find a new manager. "City want him, but there are other clubs still interested," Ronaldinho’s brother and agent Robert De Assis is quoted as saying in the Catalan press. "Chelsea wants Ronaldinho and Milan has still not given up on hiring him." De Assis says that he does not expect his brother's future to be resolved in the short-term. "There will be no important news about Ronaldinho in the coming days,” he added. "He wants to holiday quietly in Porto Alegre [his hometown] and wants to recover well and not rush his recent injury." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) Ronaldinho's brother and agent has hinted that the Barcelona forward could link up with Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea. On Wednesday, Chelsea announced that Scolari, currently in charge of Portugal, will succeed former boss Avram Grant at Stamford Bridge after Euro 2008 on 1st July. Speculation has already snowballed over which players the former Brazil manager might sign in a bid to rectify the club's failure to land silverware last term. And Ronaldinho has emerged as the latest name to be linked with a switch after his brother and agent, Roberto de Assis, failed to rule out a transfer. The two-time Fifa World Player of the Year is expected to depart Camp Nou this summer, with Manchester City recently granted permission to open talks with the 28-year-old. But a move to Chelsea could prove more desirable for Ronaldinho after he worked under Scolari during Brazil's route to 2002 World Cup glory. "At the moment Ronaldinho is taking a complete break at home in Porte Alegre," De Assis told The Sun. "There are options for next season and obviously he knows Scolari very well and they have enjoyed great success together. "We'll see what happens but my brother will be ready for next season." Source: Sky Sports Edited June 13, 2008 by EskWeston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 he`s only 28 worth a l@@k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 he`s only 28 worth a l@@k Worth more than a look!! Scolari is just the man to get him back to his best. At the cut down price he is available for now, there is no reason why we shouldn't just go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbchel 2 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) agree....imagine if he put on the performance that makes him a back to back world player.... besides roman was trying to buy him for 150 mill a few years ago now he can have him for 20 Edited June 15, 2008 by kbchel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) Only 28! I thought he was 30! In that case, he has plenty of time to turn his career around. I've always liked 'Dinho ever since I first saw him when he played for Paris Saint Germain, even when he is off form he has the ability to do incredible things. So in that case I'd like to see him come to the Bridge. But imagine if he signed for us. Under Scolari with magic football, with Ronaldinho and Joe Cole raping full-backs, sending in ball after ball for Drogba to knock on And then imagine a free kick Ronaldinho, Lampard, Drogba, Coley, Alex or Ballack? Edited June 15, 2008 by BlueLion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbchel 2 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 i personally think joe cole is not good enough.... he seems to dissapear against big teams.... his finishing is awful.... if we can buy robinho or ribery and put them in the other wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 His finishing is awful? Have you seen some of the goals he's scored this season? Even Ronaldo couldn't finish like Cole did against West Ham both home and away, and Blackburn and Everton away. And no, he doesn't disappear in big games. If you're basing that on evidence of the last few games of the season, he disappeared entirely against every team because he was absolutely knackered. Cole played 54 games last season, and ran himself into the ground in the vast majority of them. But on evidence of last season on the whole, if Joe Cole isn't good enough for you then maybe the rest of our squad isn't, because bar perhaps Carvalho, Cole was the star performer of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbchel 2 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 what i meant was as a winger cole is not good enough.... he was behind duff and robben in the pecking order.... compare him with ribery, messi, ronaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombayblue™ 55 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 what i meant was as a winger cole is not good enough.... he was behind duff and robben in the pecking order.... compare him with ribery, messi, ronaldo yes but the very next season he was ahead of those two in the pecking order.. last season was not so great for him cos i feel he was overused, he must have played in more games than some of the defenders in the season.. on form he's one of the best out there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 He must be doing something right to play that many games and get player of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 what i meant was as a winger cole is not good enough.... he was behind duff and robben in the pecking order.... compare him with ribery, messi, ronaldo He was behind Duff and Robben in 2005, he's developed as a player since then. He got into the team ahead of both of them the following season and he is more of a playmaker who operates out wide than an out and out winger anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 He was behind Duff and Robben in 2005, he's developed as a player since then. He got into the team ahead of both of them the following season and he is more of a playmaker who operates out wide than an out and out winger anyway. Yeah, i would agree with that summary of Cole completly. Back to the Goofy one. Deco seems to be really pushing for Ronaldinho to come to Chelsea while Man City seem to be begging and kissing the mans feet to get him to sign for them. With Scolari to get the best out of him Ronaldinho would be a sensational signing still. And if Scolari does want to bring him there, then i think we will certainly get him considering that he seemingly wants to go, Barca are ready to let him leave and City are the main players for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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