Ronaldinho has warned Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney against a move to China - for now.
Rooney announced his intention to stay at Manchester United for the time being, despite being the subject of offers from China ahead of their transfer window closing next Tuesday.
"It is not meant as any disrespect, but I do not want to see Wayne Rooney play in China just yet," Ronaldinho told Fox Latin America. "Maybe in two or three seasons he can consider it, but not now.
"If his time at Manchester United is up, then it is up, but he will still be an important player for many of the top clubs in England, Italy, Spain, Germany, or France.
"Over the last 10 years he is one of the players I have respected most, he has exceptional ability and I want to see him play in a league that will still test him."