By Matthew Jones
July 6 2003

Ronaldinho will not be going to Manchester United in the summer. Paris Saint-Germain officials have confirmed that they are very close to reaching a deal with REAL MADRID instead. Manchester United, along with Newcastle United, are likely to miss out on Ronaldinho, as Real Madrid are very close to securing the Brazilian's signature.

We thought that a deal had been agreed to bring Ronaldinho to England and Old Trafford, but Real have Madrid - after signing England captain David Beckham from Man Utd, and snapping up Manchesters's assistant manager - want to add more misery to the Premiership Champions.

According to Francis Graille, president of Paris Saint-Germain, Ronaldinho will be joining the Man Utd pair.

"We're very close to an agreement for Ronaldinho with Real. And we're confident we can find a solution," Graille said.

"Real want to sign Ronaldinho for the season after next, which is good for us as we want him to stay for one more season.

"Manchester made a modest offer that wasn't worth considering. We've not had any contact with them since we turned down their offer."

Ronaldinho's agent and brother Roberto Assis commented: "What footballer wouldn't love to play for Real? All the superstars play for them."

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