Fluminense loses to Vasco, fails to take lead in Brazil

Ronaldinho has been forced to answer questions about his desire over the past few years.

Rio de Janerio, July 19 (IANS): Brazilian football club Fluminense has reported a 36 percent jump in club membership this week since the signing two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho. The 35-year-old left Mexican side Querétaro earlier this summer after spending last season with the club.

Indeed, the ex-Barcelona forward showed up 48 minutes late to his introductory press conference, yet still promised those in attendance that he is 100% committed to the Flu cause. “I come very motivated, happy with the expectation that I can make history with this great club, that’s the project, now I must to work hard to make history in this club”.

“I wanted to play after seeing the stadium (Maracana) and the fans with all their support”.

The playmaker told reporters: ‘I got emotional.

Ronaldinho had been linked with a couple of clubs – among them Samuel Eto’o’s new side in Turkey – but decided to return to Brazil, as he strives to win the Brazilian championship for the first time in his career.

“It’s very important to blend experience with young players, I hope to win titles and help these kids to run and win together”, he said. It motivates me a lot.