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Blues style leaves Ronaldinho cold

Chelsea's physical approach doesn't appeal to Ronaldinho's sense of style
Chelsea's physical approach doesn't appeal to Ronaldinho's sense of style

Ronaldinho insists he would not be interested in joining Chelsea.

The Barcelona forward has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for some time but he claims Chelsea's style of play would not entice him.

He told the News of the World: "I know Chelsea want to sign me but they are a team I don't want to play for."

The Brazil star claims the Blues' physical approach to their Champions League first-leg clash would lead him to shun any move to west London.

"The first leg showed me their style does not interest me. Every time I had possession they went to kick my feet first before trying to get the ball.

"I've been feeling the pain from those kicks from Chelsea and had to pull out of Brazil's friendly because of it.

"That kind of game isn't for me."

But Ronaldinho would welcome Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard to the Nou Camp - along with Thierry Henry whose Arsenal future is uncertain.

"Everybody here is talking about Lampard and Thierry Henry joining.

"If it was down to me I would buy them both."

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