Ronaldinho: I decided to leave Barcelona, not Guardilla

Barcelona's former offensive midfielder, Ronaldinho, has said that his departure from the Catalans had been a decision taken by him, and that was not determined by Pep Guardiola.

In an interview for TV3, the Brazilian has declared that he decided to leave because he thought he needed a change.

I was the one who decided to leave Barcelona in 2008, not Pep Guardiola”.

I had already achieved my goals and needed a change. I've always had a good time with Pep and worked with his brother (Pere) at Nike”, the 37-year-old stressed.

Ronaldinho has played for five years (2003-2008) in Camp Nou helping the club return to football peaks.

The time when Brazilians carried the Blaugrans' lantern, the team won the Champions League in 2006 trophy that they had not won since 1992. However, after four extraordinary seasons, when he had even won the Golden Ball, his physical condition began to drop, and his vital way of life and continued participation in various parties was blamed.

And after last season (,200,7/2008) showing a Ronaldinho that didn't come close to that former one, the player moved to Milan.

The year 2008 marked a new era in the Catalonians, when Barcelona B coach Pep Guardiola took the lead in the first team. According to reports then, the Spanish strategist had demanded the removal of Ronaldinho, Deco, and Samuel Etoão.

Etoão stayed a year longer, helping the team win the tripleta (2008/2009). In the following season (20/09/2010), Camerunas moved to Inter, where he also won the tripleta. /Telegraphy/