Ronaldo looks Flamengo bound

Star striker set to play once again in native Brazil

Last updated: 13th July 2008

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AC Milan look to have lost star striker Ronaldo to Brazilian side Flamengo.

The president of the Brazilian side Marcio Braga has announced an agreement with the agent of the player, who is now out of contract with the Italian giants.

Ronaldo has been out of action since suffering a knee tendon injury while jumping for a cross in Milan's 1-1 draw with Livorno on 13th February.

His subsequent battle for fitness prompted Milan to opt to wait before committing to another season.

But this policy seems to have back-fired with the Brazilian now set to sign for Flamengo.

Deal

Braga told Globoesporte newspaper: "We have a deal with the player's agent.

"As soon as he has recovered from the injury, we will sit around a table and complete the paperwork."

He added: "Flamengo's medical staff are personally following his physical progress.

"Ronaldo will be this club's top priority."

The 31-year-old striker has played for a host of top European sides - PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Inter, Real Madrid and Milan - since leaving Brazilian outfit Cruzeiro in 1994.

While his career has been blighted by a series of injuries, he has still won the coveted FIFA World Player of the Year title a joint record three times.