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Ronaldinho completes move to Barcelona

July 20, 2003 20:26 IST

Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho completed his move from Paris St Germain to Barcelona on Sunday after passing a medical.

"Ronaldinho has passed the tests satisfactorily, with a great attitude," Barcelona medical chief Jordi Ardevol told the club's website after the tests had been completed.

"He is in excellent shape."

Ronaldinho's transfer fee has been widely reported in local media as 25 million euros ($28.03 million), rising to 30 million euros ($33.63 million) depending on performance.

The Brazilian, who was also wanted by Manchester United and Real Madrid, signed a five-year contract with Barcelona on Saturday and will be officially unveiled on Monday at 1745 GMT.

Source: REUTERS
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