AC Milan fullback Gianluca Zambrotta wants the critics to get off the back of teammate Ronaldinho.

The Brazilian is being linked with a move to Manchester City after failing to nail down a start since Christmas.

But Zambrotta said: "We want Ronaldinho to stay.

"In the first part of the season he has shown all his value, when he scored 7-8 goals which allowed us to go up the table. I disagree with those who say he is finished."