Barcelona Join Ronaldinho Race

By Matthew Jones
June 18 2003

Could Spanish giants Barcelona steal Ronaldinho from Manchester United and Newcastle? After failimng to sign David Beckham, who went to Real Madrid, they are under pressure to buy a strong player. They have chosen to fight for Ronaldinho. After failing to sign David Beckham, who went to Real Madrid instead, Barcelona have turned their attention to Brazilian World Cup winner, Ronaldinho.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is under pressure to sign a big name player following David Beckhams recent descision, and revealed on Tuesday that they were eager to buy the £10 million-rated star.

They will face competition from Manchester United and Newcastle.

Barcelona press secretary, Juan Jose Castillo, said: "It is no secret that Ronaldinho is one of the players we are looking at. He has always been on our list as have other top players. A deal is very close with Ronaldinho"

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