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Ronaldinho says Pep Guardiola wanted him to stay at Barcelona when he took over as the Catalan club's manager in 2008.
Ronaldinho's fifth and ultimately final season at Barca -- under Frank Rijkaard -- had seen the Brazilian plagued by injuries and facing speculation that he was showing a lack of dedication in training and was enjoying a party lifestyle.
Those were reported to be some of the reasons -- as well as seeking to rejuvenate the squad -- behind Guardiola's apparent decision to let him leave for AC Milan when he was promoted to the role of first-team coach after one year with Barca B.
However, Ronaldinho says the current Manchester City boss was actually hoping he would remain at Camp Nou.
"When Pep arrived in 2008 he asked to see me," Ronaldinho told
Mundo Deportivo. "I met with him and he said he wanted me in the team, to stay [at the club] because he was counting on me.
"I appreciated it but I knew that my cycle at Barca had ended and I decided to leave."
Ronaldinho: Pep Guardiola wanted me to stay at Barcelona