Adriano's agent has announced that the player is ready to return to European football.
Brazilian striker to give Europe another shot
Adriano's agent has announced that the player is ready to return to European football.
The Brazilian striker, once considered among the world's best in his position, has seen his career stall due to personal problems and was eventually released from Inter Milan to go back to his homeland with Flamengo in 2009.
The 28-year-old appears to have rediscovered the form that made him one of the most sought-after players in Europe, however, with 25 goals since returning to Brazil and six in his last six matches giving him a realistic opportunity of being selected for the national side at this summer's World Cup.
A return to Serie A is being touted by the player's agent Gilmar Rinaldi as a potential destination, with Roma and AC Milan both rumoured to be interested, however Rinaldi refused to rule out the possibility of a move to Spanish football.
"Adriano is ready to return to Europe, with a squad which is a bit Brazilian," Rinaldi told
Centrosuonosport.
"That could be Roma, Real Madrid, or Barcelona. Squads which work with Brazilians.
"He is ready to return. I'll go around and we will evaluate the situation."
Whatever the case may be, the signing may be regarded as a risk due to the player's previous problems with alcohol and a lack of commitment.
However if the player can continue to impress and make an impact at the World Cup, there may be several clubs interested in the powerful forward, although Rinaldi has stated that no decision will be made until after the tournament.
"It's difficult for anything to happen before because his contract is until the end of May," he added.
"He'll play in the World Cup and then decide."
