Still going strong: veteran Brazilian
Ronaldinho (Picture: AP Photo)
Ronaldinho has reportedly been targeted by Harry Redknapp’s
Queens Park Rangers in what would be one of the biggest shocks of the transfer
window.
The 34-year-old Brazil legend is looking for a new club
after leaving Atletico Mineiro and Globo
Esporte have claimed that he is open to a move to Loftus Road.
The 2004 and 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year has
represented Flamengo and Atletico Mineiro in his home country since leaving AC
Milan in 2011.
A factor in Ronaldinho being willing to relocate to West
London is apparently the presence of Brazilian pal Julio Cesar at the
newly-promoted club.
Cesar, who was Brazil’s first choice goalkeeper in this
year’s World Cup, has been recalled by Redknapp following a loan spell at
Toronto FC in MLS.
The goalkeeper was expected to move on again shortly but if
Ronaldinho arrives things could be different.
Other clubs in the running for the Barcelona icon’s
signature include New York City, Besiktas, Fluminense and Boca Juniors.
The attacking midfielder’s brother and agent Roberto Assis
said Ronaldinho intends to play on until he is 42 and that the ‘future will be
revealed’ on Wednesday.
If Redknapp was to land the Brazilian, it would arguably
be his biggest coup to date in a career that has seen him get the best out of
veteran signings like Paolo di Canio and Teddy Sheringham.
Ronaldinho has scored 56 goals in 151 club games since
returning to Brazil three and a half years ago.
Could Ronaldinho still do a job in the Premier League?
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