Italian media have speculated that Brazilian striker Ronaldinho will be moving to one of several interested Brazilian sides in the January transfer window, or to another Serie A club. The speculation intensified after the team signed Italy forward Antonio Cassano from Sampdoria this month.

Gandini says Ronaldinho arrived Monday in Dubai and took part in training ahead of an exhibition match on 2 January against a local club. Gandini said it was the desire of club owner and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi "that he [Ronaldinho] will play and stay with Milan for the moment."