Former FIFA world player of the year Ronaldinho has been granted permission to talk to Brazilian teams about a return home, his club AC Milan said.
Former AC Milan and Barcelona striker Ronaldinho walked out on Flamengo after winning a court injunction releasing him from his contract, his lawyer said.
Former Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho signed a short-term contract with Brazilian top-flight club Atletico Mineiro, just four days after his acrimonious split with Flamengo.
Ronaldinho scored a breathtaking individual goal for Atletico Mineiro in a stormy derby against Cruzeiro that produced three red cards and was interrupted as fans hurled debris on to the pitch.
Ronaldinho and goalkeeper Julio Cesar were recalled by Brazil as new coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named his first squad today.
Luiz Felipe Scolari's second coming as Brazil manager ended in a defeat as goals from Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard earned a vibrant England side a 2-1 win at Wembley today, their first over the south Americans for 23 years.