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Jack Flintham

Ronaldinho and Sir Alex Ferguson explain Brazilian star's failed move to Manchester United

Ronaldinho, Sir Alex Ferguson and other insiders at the time have opened up on the Brazilian great's failed move to Manchester United in 2003.

During his five years at Barcelona, Ronaldinho became a legend of world football lifting the Champions League, La Liga and Spanish Super Cup during his time at the Camp Nou. He also won the Ballon D'or during his spell at the club in 2005.

However, his future and that of Barca and United could have been a lot different had Ronaldinho signed at Old Trafford. Speaking to GQ ahead of the release of the new FIFA+ film Ronaldinho: The Happiest Man in the World, those who were close to the negotiations at the time explained how the Brazilian midfielder was interested in moving to the Reds.

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