MADRID , Spain -- Barcelona 's Brazil forward Ronaldinho was granted dual nationality by Spain on Monday , the Primera Liga club said . Brazilian striker Ronaldinho leaves Gava magistrates court in Spain after being granted dual nationality . The move frees up a place for another non-European Union player in Frank Rijkaard 's squad . Mexican forward Giovani dos Santos is set to take up the vacant slot alongside Cameroon international Samuel Eto ' o and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure in the non-EU berths permitted under Spanish Football Federation ( RFEF ) rules . However , Dos Santos is also expected to be granted dual nationality this week . Barcelona opened up their Primera Liga campaign with a goalless draw away to Racing Santander on Sunday . E-mail to a friend .
Barcelona 's Brazil forward Ronaldinho is granted dual nationality by Spain . Move allows another non-European Union player in Frank Rijkaard 's squad .