Ronaldinho Gaucho Vows to Extend Career: Where Can Former Brazil Star Turn?

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Published: August 1, 2014

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All good things must come to and end, the old adage goes. As Ronaldinho Gaucho amicably parted ways with his latest club Atletico Mineiro on Wednesday, it was initially thought his career might have reached its conclusion.

Yet the two-time World Player of the Year quickly moved to deny speculation he is ready to hang up his boots, and he is once again on the lookout for a new club.

At 34 years old, this is likely to be the final move of a career that, while not left stone dead in the water, has certainly been coasting for over half a decade now.

Following varying levels of inertia at AC Milan, Flamengo and a rather tepid end to life in Belo Horizonte, where is left for Ronaldinho to turn?

He has precious few options beyond a simple pecuniary collection exercise. Brazilian newspapers have linked the former Barcelona star with moves to Qatar, China and Major League Soccer over the last few days.



The latter would certainly make the most sense from a sporting perspective, as the USA rides high on the wave of euphoria generated by their excellent showing at the FIFA World Cup.

But aside from that, nothing. Even in his own country, the once beloved No. 10 looks to have run out of suitors.

Only one Brazilian club, Fluminense, was linked with Ronaldinho, and their president quickly moved to deny rumours the veteran would soon be arriving at Laranjeiras, as reported by Renato Mauricio Prado on Oglobo.com (link in Portuguese).

Indeed, with one of the strongest midfields in the Campeonato Brasileiro, comprising the likes of Jean, Cicero, Wagner and Dario Conca, it is hard to see where Ronaldinho would even fit in at the 2012 champions.

Right now, it is all a little underwhelming. He may be past his best, but there should surely be something still left in the tank, especially when you take into consideration the lethargic pace domestic Brazilian football is ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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