In a documentary dedicated to the Ronaldo "The Phenomenon", football agent Giovanni Branchini has revealed that he proposed three Brazilian legends to AC Milan in the past, including the aforementioned frontman, who eventually joined the Rossoneri in 2007.
"I proposed Ronaldo to Milan, to Adriano Galliani, because there was a situation of a certain type, and obviously Milan had its structure, its strength. In all that period I proposed to Milan Careca, Romario and Ronaldo. Unfortunately none of the three were interested." declared Branchini, as reported by Sky Sport.