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27th Mar 2016

Ronaldinho wants a big money move to China, judging by these comments

Retirement plans

Tom Victor

Ronaldinho’s brother and agent Roberto Assis appears to have ended any hope of the former Barcelona star ending his career in Europe.

Ronaldinho has not played since leaving Fluminense in his home country last year, but Assis name-checked Major League Soccer and the Chinese Super League as likely destinations for the playmaker.Barcelona v Celtic - UEFA Champions LeagueSpeaking to Brazilian outlet UOL, Assisi also ruled out a move within Brazil for his brother, while also playing down suggestions that he could join compatriot Adriano at fourth-tier American club Miami United.

“The likely fate of Ronaldinho is the American League, the main (MLS), or the Chinese League,” Ronaldinho’s brother told Brazilian media.

A move to China, would see the enigmatic player lock horns with fellow Brazilians including Ramires, Alex Teixeira and Paulinho.

And make a boatload of cash.

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