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Old 05-04-2008, 02:48 PM   #226 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by azzurri
He is still a world class player. Even this season he has shown glimpses.

He needs to get back into shape. That's why he is getting injured so often.
I don't know mate, to be considered a world class player, you must be consistent in your performances, of course everyobody can have a day off or two, but with Ronaldinho over the past 2 seasons, there are more offs days than good performances.

I agree that he is out of shape, but it's pretty much his fault. Yes Rijkaard gave him a lot of freedom, but still, Ronaldinho's attitude was never the best.

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The only real difference I see from the player of a few years ago is his pace, and a poor attitude (missing practice). The pace can be solved if he gets in shape, and a new team will probably shift his focus again (unless its Milan, which is famous for its night scene. Ask Adriano lol)
Well I just read on the Portuguese press than Milan have offered 20m € for Ronaldinho. I think he would be better off in Italy than in England, but I don't think he'll fit in well at Milan.

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I doubt the €18m transfer fee. That's way to low. Regardless, even if his tranfer fee was €5m, its his wages that will choose the club for him. Milan can afford them, but the tax laws in Italy are such that he would be paying more tax on his salary, so he would come away with less in the end. If he goes to England, he will make more.
He is in the same situation as Adriano for example, if they want to, they can do wonderful things, but their attitude fucks it all up. I don't think Barça will get more than 20m € at this stage. And I'd consider it a good deal, atm Bojan and Messi are better than Ronaldinho (not based on ability, current form only).

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I agree with Kahn as well. Ronaldo is awesome, but Ronaldinho at his best was pure fantasy. More than just crossovers and goal's, but doing the unexpected.
Exactly. I was a big fan of Ronaldinho, one of the only reasons why I didn't hate Barça as much.

His dribbles, long range shots, free kicks, through balls. Pure magic.
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