A-League door still open for Ronaldinho after retirement ruled out






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After returning to feature for Fluminense in the Florida Cup, Ronaldinho confirmed he wants to continue playing professional football.
Source: Omnisport
22 JAN 2016 - 6:23 AM UPDATED YESTERDAY 11:36 PM
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The case for Ronaldinho
Without doubt Brazilian icon Ronaldinho is the biggest name player ever to have so much as taken a glance towards the A-League. But it appears he's the big fish that got away, seemingly thrown back into the water.
The former Brazilian international has ruled out retiring from professional but will only focus on finding a new club after Brazil's famous Carnaval celebrations in February.

The two-time World Player of the Year has been without a club since terminating his contract with Fluminense in September, less than three months after joining the Rio de Janeiro side.

However, he returned to feature in Fluminense's matches against Shakhtar Donetsk and Internacional at the Florida Cup, both times as a substitute.


The 35 year-old former Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan attacking midfielder has always had a reputation for a vibrant lifestyle, and his priority is to enjoy next month's festival period before looking for a new club.
"I still won't [retire]. I'm going to play a little bit more," Ronaldinho said, after Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Internacional.

"It's good to receive this affection [from the fans], so I'm very happy. I will continue trying to reciprocate the affection they give me in the best possible way.

"There are many things to come in 2016. After Carnaval we will see what I do."


Swiss side Sion are believed to be interested in attracting Ronaldinho back to Europe while several A-League clubs are eager to raise the profile of the competition by landing the global star.
However, questions remain as to whether a move would be viable given the Brazilian's expected wage demands.