FC Barcelona players Lionel Messi and Víctor Valdés have both welcomed the news that Ronaldinho has committed himself to FC Barcelona and put an end to all the speculation linking him with a move to Italy or even the USA.


Messi and Valdes expressed both that Ronnies commitment to the Blaugrana will be a boost to the team and the fans in the challenge to defend their Spanish title for the third time in a row.


Ronaldinho and his agent and brother Roberto de Assis announced that they are happy in Barcelona and that a contract extention could be soon on the agenda. Talks last Saturday have been positive.


Victor Valdes stated:

It is great news for Barça and for the fans that Ronaldinho has decided to stay because we will all be a lot calmer now. He is magical and is in a great run of form. He can be so effective and his goals have helped us a lot.

Messi added:

We all very relaxed and we have always said that the rumours do not affect us. It is very important that Ronaldinho is staying with us and it is great news that he is staying at the club.