AC Milan have won the race to sign Barcelona star Ronaldinho after reaching an agreement in principle on a three-year deal for the Brazilian.The Serie A club made the announcement on their official website following a day of talks between Barca president Joan Laporta and Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani in the Catalan capital.

The financial terms of the agreement have not been revealed.

Ronaldinho, a summer target for Manchester City boss Mark Hughes, reportedly travelled to Milan on Tuesday evening, and the Italian club confirmed the the deal now hinged only on the Brazil international successfully completing a medical.

"AC Milan and FC Barcelona have reached a principle agreement for the transfer of Ronaldinho to the Rossoneri," read a short statement on Milan's official website.

"The player will be in Milan on Wednesday to undergo the medical examinations and sign the contract that will bind to Milan until June 30, 2011."

Milan will hope Wednesday's medical passes without a hitch as they are thought to be determined to unveil Ronaldinho on the same day their squad begins pre-season training.

Transfer talks between Barca and Milan reportedly stalled earlier this week, with the Italian club only willing to pay 15million euros plus up to five million in add-ons - 10million euros less than Barca were demanding.

The Rossoneri are understood to have increased their bid by five million euros, with Premier League big-spenders City reportedly waiting in the wings with a bid of 35million euros.

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