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Ronaldinho open to European switch

ESPNsoccernet staff
December 29, 2010
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Wantaway AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho has not yet agreed a deal to return to first club Gremio, with his agent Roberto de Assis refusing to rule out a European move.

Ronaldinho has been publicly seeking a move away from the San Siro for some time after finding first-team opportunities difficult to come by this season under Massimiliano Allegri.

And Gremio, where the Brazil international began his career, claimed last week that they had agreed a deal for him to make a sensational return to his homeland.

But while Assis is set to meet Milan vice president Adriano Galliani on Wednesday in a bid to come to a conclusive agreement about Ronaldinho's future, his agent and brother hinted that a stay in Europe wil be considered.

"It seems clear his time with the Rossoneri is at an end and a meeting is planned for today [Wednesday]," Assis told Sky Sport Italia. "I will speak to Galliani and we'll decide what to do.

"There are many Brazilian clubs interested in Ronaldinho, but I won't rule out a European move."

The arrival of Leonardo at Inter Milan has fuelled speculation that Ronaldinho may make a shock move to the Rossoneri's city rivals, though talk of a move back to Brazil or to MLS side LA Galaxy has been more prevalent in recent weeks.

Ronaldinho has been unable to command a regular spot in Milan's first-team this season, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and comaptriots Alexandre Pato and Robinho generally preferred by coach Allegri.

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