“Ronaldinho wants to come to Milan and another top centre-forward is on his way too,” announced President Silvio Berlusconi.
The patron – this week elected Prime Minister of Italy – made the statements on Sky Sport Italia.
“Ronaldinho wants to come to Milan, that is clear. First of all because this club is the world champion, secondly as there are so many Brazilians and third everyone knows how well we treat our athletes.
“Perhaps we pay a little less than other sides, but we give them a lot more glory.”
The dig was at the other teams vying for Ronaldinho’s signature, as the Barcelona star is also a target for Inter, Chelsea and Manchester City.
The negotiations for the former World and European Player of the Year are confirmed and well known, but Berlusconi hinted at another transfer well on the way to completion.
“Another very important player is on the way. He is a powerful centre-forward who I shall not name.
“We are ready to sign two world class players for next season and there will be world class players in defence, too.”
The description of this centre-forward does not fit Andriy Shevchenko, who has also been tipped for a return to San Siro after his disappointing Chelsea spell.
“He had to bow down to a decision that his wife considered indispensable for the good of their children and so I supported him,” revealed Berlusconi.
“Among the fans there is a confrontation between those who believe he was a traitor and those who want him back. He did not cheat on Milan, he had to put his family first and I understood his decision.
“Now I believe that if he came back, we would welcome him with open arms. I am the first to support a return and hope he does.”
This week transfer guru Adriano Galliani also stated that Shevchenko’s arrival was “possible.”
Milan President Berlusconi concluded by leaving the door open for another comeback – former Rossoneri player and current Italy Coach Roberto Donadoni.
“I think he has done very well for the Nazionale and can see his future going in that direction. But if Milan needed a change of management, then he would be a great option, someone who was a key player for us and gave this side many victories.”
It is bound to spark further rumours over Carlo Ancelotti’s future should the Rossoneri not qualify for the Champions League.
