The 27-year-old has been consistently linked with moves to European Champions AC Milan and English Premier League side Chelsea.

But when asked whether he has ever thought about leaving the Catalans, the Brazilian playmaker defiantly answered "never" and that he was "as happy as always - more each day."

Ronaldinho is returning to something like his best form and scored two goals in the 3-0 win over Real Betis last weekend and said he remained as committed as ever to the Barca cause.

"You're always going to see a motivated player," Ronaldinho told www.fcbarcelona.cat.

"One who wants to give 100%, and I hope that's what everybody comes to see - a Ronaldinho that is always trying to do the best for his team.

"Each day that goes by, I'm happier. After my injury, I'm feeling good again and I hope to be 100% fit as soon as possible".

"I'm still not 100% fit and I want to improve in all aspects. I'm better than before but I'm aware I could be much better."

The Brazilian, who is closing in on a century of goals for the Blaugrana, also addressed comments made about this private life.

Ronaldinho made an inauspicious start to the season and sections of the Catalan media cited his love of the good life and partying as the reason for his below-par performances.

He was also dropped for the match against Villarreal on October 20 because he failed to make a training session due to his late arrival back from Brazil amid rumours of post-match partying in Rio following a 5-0 win over Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier.

"People always talk but they haven't got anything to show," he said.

"I've been here for many years, I've always had my way of living, and I've behaved the same.

"So far, nobody's been able to prove I've done something - people always invent loads of stuff and as they form public opinion, many people end up believing them.

"I think there's criticism and criticism - there's criticism from people who have never played football and don't know what's happening.

"Criticism from people who played and know how difficult it is and know everything that's happening.

"I think I'm playing well but I'm aware I can improve a lot and I want to be where I think I can be."