Ronaldinho Transfer News 2015: Brazilian Legend Agrees To Join Turkish Team Antalyaspor
Looks like Ronaldinho is heading to another soccer team.
Goal is reporting the former FC Barcelona star has agreed to a deal with Antalyaspor, a Turkish team. The Brazilian legend has rescinded his contract with Queretaro, a Mexican soccer team.
According to NBC Sports, more than 20 MLS teams knew that Ronaldinho was available.
According to Antalyaspor club president Gultekin Gencer, Antalyaspor, a Turkish Super League (top division) side after gaining promotion from the second division last season, announced the signing of former Barcelona and Inter Milan (among others) striker Samuel Eto'o last week. Gencer stated below:
"We reached an agreement with Ronaldinho. I think within two days it'll be made official. Besides Eto'o and Ronaldinho, we will make another big-name signing. When it's done, we'll set the world on fire!"
Akbulut added that the Turkish club were planning to present Ronaldinho and Eto'o together on July 7.
When asked about joining his newest team, Ronaldinho posted a video on his Instagram account saying he is excited about joining the team:
A video posted by ÜMİT AKBULUT (@umit_akbulut) on Jun 29, 2015 at 10:03am PDT
Ronaldinho's best days are behind him but the 35-year-old still has it. There was a short period in his career in which he was considered to be the best soccer player on the planet. This past season, he had five goals with five assist on 24 shot attempts.
He is expected to join the team later on in the season. Ronaldinho will team up with Cameroon striker Eto'o. The pair enjoyed a successful run together at Barcelona, winning the league and cup as well as the 2006 Champions League. He has also been linked with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.
It will be interesting to see how Ronaldinho does during his time at Antalyaspor.
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