Ronaldinho Moving to Milan
Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has agreed to initial terms with AC Milan, paving the way for a move from Spanish side Barcelona in the summer.
The 28 year-old has made just seventeen appearances for Barcelona in La Liga this season, scoring eight goals. Controversy over his training regimen and his relationship with teammates has simmered. He has also struggled with numerous injuries.
Milan could potentially have a coup. Ronaldinho is still relatively young. If their medical staff can keep crusty farts like Paolo Maldini moving, they can mollify any of his meandering issues. The environment change and the reunification with his Brazilian compatriots may ignite his enthusiasm for athletic achievements on the pitch (rather than in the bedroom). They could be getting the best player in the world, for a bargain price.
But, this will still be an excellent sale for Barcelona. With Henry, Eto’o and Ronaldinho, Barca were getting maximum alpha ego but minimum production from their absurdly talented front line. Shedding Ronaldinho is the first of many moves required to restructure the squad around the superkids Leo Messi and Bojan Krkic.
We here at Odds and Sods wish the Brazilian well, if only so he can continue to inspire racial stereotype-spiced on-air orgasms from Tommy Smyth when he gets a bulge in the old onion bag.
