Soccer: Rivaldo sets Barca leaving date

Former World Player of the Year Rivaldo has revealed he will leave Barcelona when his contract expires in summer 2003.

Sun, 01 Apr, 2001 - 17:40

Former World Player of the Year Rivaldo has revealed he will leave Barcelona when his contract expires in summer 2003.

The news, announced on Rivaldo's personal website, is sure to interest Europe’s elite clubs, with Manchester United known to admire the Brazilian international, who turns 29 later this month.

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