I don't regret failed chelsea and Manchester United.

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- Ronaldinho says he had many opportunities to join Chelsea while Barcelona but rejected it

- The Brazilian also said that it could have joined Manchester United but the Spanish giants steal your heart

- The 37-year-old World Cup winner is without a club since leaving Brazilian side Fluminese in 2015

Ronaldinho was one of the most sought-after talents in world football over the summer of 2003 after winning the World Cup a year ago with Brazil.

Ronaldinho was the world's best player at Barcelona

Brazil's top clubs around the world as PSG were ready to cash-in.

Despite United's interest in the player at the time to replace David Beckham was sold to Real Madrid, Ronaldinho chose Barcelona where it will go on to win the La Liga title, the Champions League and the World Player of the Year award.

"I have not even thought of that," Ronaldinho told FourFourTwo when quizzed on the interest from England.

Brazil won the World Cup with his country in 2002 and left PSG in 2003

"Yes, I could have played for another club, but I went to Barcelona because of my friendship with Sandro Rosell. I could have played for Manchester United.

"My brother was already studying what I'll do after the PSG. I was a World Cup winner then, and it opened a lot of doors.

"But when Sandro was elected, I had the opportunity to see the club and the city, and it would be easy."

The former AC Milan star also spoke about interest from Chelsea in various positions throughout his career and a possible move to Blackburn Rovers at one stage.

Ronaldinho says he does not regret a failed move above Chelsea or Manchester United

"I do not regret not playing in England, but it can have serious because it is a fantastic league," Ronaldinho added.

"Chelsea tried to take me there at once, and some other teams were interested in signing me, too.

Ronaldinho without a club since leaving Fluminense in September 2015 and is now 37 years of age.