Ronaldinho joins Mexican club Queretaro
Amr Abdallah Dalsh / REUTERS
MEXICO CITY - Brazilian legend Ronaldinho made a surprise move to Mexico's first division on Friday, joining the White Roosters of Queretaro.
The 34-year-old former World Cup winner and two-time world player of the year had been without a club since leaving Brazilian outfit Atletico Mineiro in late July.
Agora é oficial! Camiseta 49!! Meu número da sorte!! Espero repetir e viver as mesmas alegrias!! #SiempreGallos pic.twitter.com/ptwfUS83Kq
— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) September 6, 2014
A former FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldinho has played in Brazil since leaving AC Milan at the end of the 2010 season.
He could make his debut on Sept. 12, when Queretaro take on Puebla.
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