Chelsea made it into the last 16 despite losing, but rivals Barcelona must beat Bremen in 2 weeks if they want to make it through. Click here for the latest Champions League odds!

Ronaldinho says he cannot enviasge leaving Barcelona, despite admitting his admiration for Chelsea.

The Brazilian, who turned down Manchester United when he left Paris Saint Germain for Barca in 2003, says he has no desire to quit Camp Nou.

“Mourinho is a really good coach and he is in charge of a team which has players with a lot of quality,” Ronaldinho told the Daily Star Sunday.

“All of them are internationals. Chelsea are one of the strongest teams in the world and it’s a great league.

“I had the chance to go to Manchester United but I chose to join Barca.

“I think I made the right decision signing for Barca.

“I am really happy here and have been since the moment I arrived and my family is really happy with the decision as well.

“In fact, I can’t ever see myself leaving here.

“I’d be happy if everything stayed the way it is now.”

Ronaldinho also admitted he was an admirer of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

“I think he is one of the best strikers in the world,” added Ronaldinho.

“He is very strong and technically he really is superb.

“A striker with these qualities can make a difference, even at the highest level.

“I think that he has a really great future ahead of him.”

Chelsea made it into the last 16 despite losing, but rivals Barcelona must beat Bremen in 2 weeks if they want to make it through. Click here for the latest Champions League odds!