Ronaldo has been in retirement since 2011. Buda Mendes/Getty Images

Former Brazil international Ronaldo has said he is set to make a playing comeback with Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

The 38-year-old, who retired from the game in 2011 after playing for Corinthians, became a part-owner of the North American Soccer League side in December.

The ex-Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and AC Milan forward hinted last month that playing for the Strikers in the future was a possibility, and he is now confident that a return to action is on the cards.

"It's going to happen," Ronaldo told Lance! "I have already said so. But it's going to be a bit later, in the playoffs."