De Assis, who repeatedly ruled out his brother's exit from Barca over the past couple of seasons, has finally revealed that a Milan move has become on the cards.

"In general Ronaldinho and Milan are in agreement," he was quoted as saying by Gazzetta dello Sport on Saturday.

On the other hand, Milan's vice-chairman Adriano Galliani said that the European champions are clear to approach Barcelona after reaching an agreement with the player.

"There is a general agreement with the player. Now a deal has to be reached with Barcelona. Give us time," he said.

Inter Proposal

Surprisingly, the Rossoneri's bitter rivals Inter Milan have stepped up the chase for the 28-year-old wizard.

Inter's chairman Massimo Moratti insisted that Barcelona will not sell Ronaldinho before listening to the Nerazzurri's bid.

"I would like to say something about Ronaldinho," stated President Moratti in the Corriere dello Sport.

"The player and Barcelona will not move a muscle before hearing our proposal. By ‘ours’, I mean that of Inter.

"What will we do? We have taken some time out to evaluate various situations. In the meantime, though, we are receiving unequivocal signs of interest."

Ronaldinho, who is ruled out for the season with a leg injury, has been struggling with form and fitness throughout the last three seasons at Nou Camp.

Moreover, Frank Rijkaard team's underachieving domestically and continentally did not help the Brazilian regain his shape.