Madrid  -  Ronaldinho has already been told by Barcelona to start looking for a new club. This is the claim made on Tuesday by the digital version of Sport.

According to Sport, the troubled giants have already told Roberto de Assis, Ronaldinho's brother and agent, that they will not be requiring the services of the player next season.

AC Milan, Chelsea and Manchester City are allegedly interested in Ronaldinho, though Barca have not yet received any official offer for him.

Ronaldinho, 28, has started only 13 league matches this season, amidst a storm of rumours about an unprofessional nightlife.

He is currently out of action because of a torn muscle in his right thigh, and will not be fit again - according to the club doctors - until the middle of May. (dpa)