Ronaldinho to be granted dual nationality

MADRID, Aug 24 (Reuters) Barcelona's Brazilian forward Ronaldinho will be granted dual Spanish nationality on Monday and free up a place for a non-European Union player in the squad, the Primera Liga side said today.

Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o, Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure and Mexican forward Giovani dos Santos will occupy the three non-EU berths permitted under Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) rules.

However, Dos Santos is also expected to be granted dual nationality next week.

Barcelona open their league campaign away to Racing Santander on Sunday.

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