Blackburns Indian owners Venky’s in Ronaldinho ‘row’

Ronaldinho has become the central figure in the latest embarrassment to befall Blackburn Rovers Indian owners,Venkys.

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Brazil winger Ronaldinho has become the central figure in the latest embarrassment to befall Blackburn Rovers Indian owners,Venkys,following a Twitter post suggesting that they had offered the AC Milan ace a six million pounds a year deal.

The statement on Venkys (Venkateshwara Hatcheries) Twitter page said: Venkys trying hard to get Ronaldinho for two year contract. Offered 7.2 million pounds as salary per year to Mr. Assis (Ronaldinhos agent Roberto de Assis).

However,in a dramatic U-turn,Venkys co-owner Venkatesh Rao admitted it was unlikely that they would be sealing a deal for the 30-year-old.

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The Twitter post had also been taken down,as it became clear that the player was heading home to Brazil to open talks over a return to Gremio,his home-town club.

Everything depends on how these negotiations go. If we dont reach an agreement with a club in Brazil hell return to Milan,as he is still a Milan player, the Sun quoted Assis,as saying.

Venkys,the poultry producers who completed their takeover at Ewood Park in November last year,have overseen a controversial two months at the club,with manager Sam Allardyce being sacked last month.