Milan prepare to unveil Ronaldinho

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The Barcelona star spent Wednesday in Milan undergoing a medical and will now be presented to the Rossoneri fans at 9.30pm on Thursday.

The club posted a statement on their website, saying: "Ronaldinho will be unveiled tomorrow (Thursday) at the San Siro Stadium at 21.30 to his new fans. The entrance will be free for all Rossoneri fans."

Ronaldinho has always professed his desire to join the Rossoneri and he backed up his words with actions when he renounced his right to 15% of the transfer fee in order to facilitate a move to the San Siro.

Manchester City offered considerably more than the 21 million euros which Milan are prepared to pay, but the Brazilian confirmed he was only interested in joining the San Siro club, with a three-year contract thought to be on the table.

"I can confirm that I strongly wanted to join AC Milan," he said. "It's true. Many things have happened but in the end I have become a Rossonero player.

"I am happy to find so many Brazilians but also all the champions that wear the Rossoneri colours."

Now the 28-year-old is determined to rediscover his magic at Milan, after his last campaign in Spain was marred by injuries and poor form at the Nou Camp.

"I am really happy," said Ronaldinho. "After many years I am here. I am delighted to have arrived to AC Milan and I hope to be able to give a lot of joy to everyone."

Milan showed their commitment to the player by announcing they will allow him to play for Brazil at the Olympics, delaying his debut for the club.