Ronaldinho: This Will Be My Best Season Ever

Ronaldinho is convinced that he will back to his best this season and is ready to put last term behind him and battle for a place in Barça's new look attack.

The Brazilian superstar was accused of looking tired last term and not performing in crucial games, as well being mixed up in off-field problems at the club.

Without the burden of appearing in a major tournament and having little holiday, like last summer, Ronaldinho is well rested and ready to steer the Blaugrana back to the top.

"I'm going to make a big effort to ensure that this is my best season," the 27-year-old said.

"I'm really pleased with the way things have gone in pre-season. When you are in good physical shape, things come more easily and every day I feel more motivated."

After failing to win a major trophy last season, the behind-the-scenes problems and the effect it had on the pitch were highlighted at the end of the campaign, but Ronaldinho believes that the players are now fully focussed.

"We have talked over what we did wrong last season and we are all now working to ensure that we become a champion team again," he continued.

The arrival of four new players has increased competition for places in Frank Rijkaard's squad with the forward line being under particular pressure to perform as Thierry Henry joins Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o and Leo Messi in battling for a spot.

"All the players that have come to the club are experienced and are very keen to triumph here," Ronaldinho explained.

"They are all known worldwide, but they all have their feet on the ground. I think the team is well focused and more motivated than ever."