What is a day without some good transfer rumors?
Spanish newspapers Marca and Sport have reported that Barca might be showing Ronaldinho the way to the door of Camp Nou. They are apparently tired of his poor play and late night partying.
Barca denies these "divorce" claims. But leaks to the Spanish papers said that Barca was already making plans in a meeting yesterday. As the report goes, Camp Nou president Joan Laporta is pondering paying the rest of Ronaldinho’s contract and letting him go on a free transfer.
While long-time Ronaldinho fan Roman Abramovich would try and woo him to his Chelsea club, the Brazilian is said to prefer AC Milan.
The rumors from Italian sources are a little different: the Brazilian will make a summer move to Inter Milan. They claim Nike, who is the sponsor for Ronaldinho, as well as Barca and Inter Milan, will pay for the transfer fee.
Critics think Ronaldinho would manage better in Italy than in England.
Manage better in Italy? It seems that the practice of fading Brazilian stars heading to Italy could also be called "being put out to pasture at San Siro". Rivaldo and Ronaldo went onto to disappointing stints at AC Milan after having some great seasons in Spain.
Inter boss Roberto Mancini is also rumored to be on his way out at Milan. Jose Mourinho has been reported to be on Inter’s short list for a new manager. But if The Special One isn’t allowed full control of signings, rumors are that the name Rafa sits right below Mourinho’s.
Evidently, Inter thinks it can lure Rafael Benitez while his future is uncertain at Liverpool. The "Rafa to Inter" rumor is the least widespread at this point.
If Frank Rijkaard were to leave Camp Nou this summer, El Mundo Deportivo and Marca report that Rafa is supposedly at the top of Barca’s replacement list, with Mourhino at second.
With Mourhino out of a job, it is easier to see him in Italy or Spain. While the move with Rafa is certainly a possibility, much will depend on how Liverpool fares in the Champion’s League, if they qualify for Europe again next year, and if the team changes ownership.
Those are a lot of "ifs", but what's a good rumor without them?
8 comments Last one added about 1 year ago — Leave a Comment
Anonymous about 1 year ago
Here is a tip.. Arsenal's French star Mathieu Flamini will quit Arsenal at the end o the season and link up with AC Milan and Chelsea hit-man Didier Drogba will be playing in the same city for AC Milan. Flamini is of italian descent and wants to go to Italy.
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John Houmes about 1 year ago
Would this put AC Milan back in European contention? The talk is that their glory days are over after their loss to Arsenal
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Marcus about 1 year ago
As a Chelsea supporter, I think Chelsea are uninterested in Ronaldniho at this point, according to the top brass. Things could always change, but I believe them on this one (he wouldn't add much to the Blues except in jersey sales)....How about this suggestion-Liverpool gets knocked out of CL, Rafa quits, and Jose manages Liverpool. treachery, but that would throw Liverpool into contention for the PL and would be great entertainment.
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John Houmes about 1 year ago
It would be hard, but I could take it if Liverpool lost both matches to Arsenal.
I could not take it if Mourhino became the boss at Merseyside.
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David James about 1 year ago
Drogba hasn't replicated the form he had last year and his loss wouldn't hit the league has hard, as his fall has coincided with the rise of Emmanuel Adebayor. Flamini's love for Milan is indicated by his team mates calling him 'Flattuso' in respect to Milan's hard-hitting defensive midfielder Gattuso.
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Andrew McNair about 1 year ago
Does this mean I can look forward to the real Gattuso running out at Ibrox next season like he has always promised :D I wish!
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David James about 1 year ago
Gattuso was nothing but complimentary about Rangers and he even trained with you over Italy's winter break. Gattuso played well in Europe for you, stop being negative.
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Andrew McNair about 1 year ago
When was I being negative? I LOVE gattuso and can't wait for the day he returns! He trains at Rangers all the time and loves the club. He has said he will return and I was just dreaming this could be the year. Negative? Did you even read my comment?
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