The 36 year-old last played for Fluminense in 2015, but is reportedly keen to continue his career when the new A-League season gets under way in October.

While the Wolves, who play in the New South Wales NPL, are not in a position to hand Ronaldinho a permanent deal, director Dean Merola has confirmed the club have submitted an offer for the playmaker to play in their FFA Cup clash against Sydney FC on Wednesday night 10 August.

That would give Ronaldinho the opportunity to prove he still has the required quality as A-League clubs continue to consider whether to sign him.

"We can confirm we have put in an offer," Merola told Outside90.

"We know he is interested in coming to the A-League as a marquee. We are willing to put him on a platform to show his wares, and [the] deadline for a response is tomorrow [Friday].

"Fingers crossed, it would be a big coup for Wollongong!"

AUS football, baby. Ronaldinho on our shores would be the biggest national sports story of 2016. #FFACup #aleague — Chris Hearn (@_ChrisHearn) August 4, 2016

Ronaldinho, who formerly played for Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan, won the last of his 97 Brazil caps in 2013.