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Ronaldinho likely to join MLS or Chinese Super League, says agent

Ronaldinho has left Fluminense after just three months
Image: Ronaldinho left Fluminense after just three months at the Brazilian club

Ronaldinho is likely to move to either Major League Soccer or the Chinese Super League, according to his agent Roberto Assis.

The world cup winner is a free agent having left Fluminense last September by mutual agreement, and is now looking for his ninth club.

And Assis, who is Ronaldinho's brother, says the former Barcelona playmaker is set to move to the United States or China.

Ronaldinho of Fluminense during the Brasileirao Series A 2015 match between Fluminense and Gremio at Maracana Stadium
Image: Ronaldinho is looking for the ninth professional club of his career

Speaking to UOL in Brazil, Assis said: "The probable destination for him is Major League Soccer in the US or the Chinese Super League."

MLS is home to recent high-profile signings such as Ronaldinho's former Brazil teammate Kaka, and New York City FC duo Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard.

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Chinese Super League clubs also possess significant financial resources, with Jackson Martinez, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Alex Teixeira recently signing for Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao,  Hebei China Fortune and Jiangsu Suning, respectively.

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