RIO Brazilian giants Flamengo claim they have started negotiations to sign AC Milan striker Ronaldo.
After agreeing a six-month loan deal for Internazionale frontman Adriano last week, Flamengo have now set their sights on another big-name signing.
Flamengo president Kleber Leite told www.globoesporte.com that talks have begun over acquiring the 31-year-old Brazil frontman from the European and recently-crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions.
"Flamengo have been authorised by Milan to talk to Ronaldo," said Leite.
"We've had a preliminary conversation and noticed he wants to change the direction of his life," said Leite.
The 1994 and 2002 World Cup winner has recently undergone fitness tests with Brazil team doctor Jose Luiz Runco after suffering some pains in his left shin.
Runco said: "I have a good opinion of Ronaldo. He needs to play, whether that is in Brazil or anywhere else."
Leite used Runco's words to tantalise fans over the possible signing, adding: "Both we and Ronaldo are interested and Runco has already given a positive medical report."
Source : www.sportinglife.com
