Maldini welcomes Ronaldo to AC Milan

Written by Nicholas Savage , 27.01 16h04

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With an announcement due today AC Milan veteran Paolo Maldini has said that Ronaldo is sure to add to coach Carlo Ancelotti's team this season.

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo flew to Milan on Thursday and even had time to watch the Coppa Italia match with Roma before a day on Friday that was dedicated to medical tests and meetings.

After Ronaldo arrived at Milan's Milanello training camp at Carnago near Lake Como, Maldini said: "We said hello to each other and I hope we see each other again in the next few days.

"Up until now Ronaldo has had a very good effect on me. I have always wanted to play with him.

"He is a champion and a courageous player. He is the best player I have played against since (Diego) Maradona, an opponent who is always fair and correct."

Ronaldo had lunch with Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti at Milanello and was due for medical tests in the afternoon.

His arrival at the complex was greeted by fans who had gathered outside the gates of the training base.

Maldini believes the arrival of the former Cruzeiro, PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona and Internazionale player will give the club a shot in the arm.

"With the arrival of Ronaldo we have taken a great leap in quality," he told the club's official website.

"He is still one of the best players in the world and a player who has extraordinary gifts."

"It's a change but he is a very courageous player," added Maldini who marked Ronaldo many times in city derbies during the Brazilian's Inter days.

"Besides his technical value his signing will give a boost in confidence to the Rossoneri camp."

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