Cruyff speaks about Ronaldinho and Barcelona's fans

Jonathan Roorda - 12 April 2008 23:00

Johan Cruyff led FC Barcelona to many victories, both as player and as manager

BARCELONA, Apr 12 (SW) - Dutch legend Johan Cruyff thinks that Ronaldinho's imminent departure from FC Barcelona is probably the best solution. The former player and manager also took a moment to criticize the Catalan crowd.

"It is always necessary to look for the best solution. If it isn't working anymore, and someone doesn't want to stay, then this is the best solution," said Cruyff.

Ronaldinho today came to an agreement with Italian powerhouse AC Milan, and it seems to be only a matter of time for the two teams to clinch a deal as well.

Cruyff, having watched Barcelona's Champions League clash with Schalke 04 this week, was also clearly disappointed by the home crowd.

"To whistle when a 17 year old boy is replaced by an 18 year old is not needed," said the team's former player and coach, referring to the whistling concert Frank Rijkaard received when substituting Bojan Krkic with Giovani.

"We all watched the match between Liverpool and Arsenal. There the fans showed how to behave. It's a shame to witness the enormous difference between that match and what is happening here. They wave their handkerchiefs, but have no idea what is going on. Suck lack of knowledge is sad, after all these years."