Player keen on short-term contract, which is likely to work in franchise’s favour

Indian Super League franchise team Chennai Titans is in talks with two-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho.

The Hindu has learnt that the Brazilian legend has been approached by the Chennai team, according to a highly-placed source.

The player’s brother, Roberto de Assis, who is also his agent, is negotiating the terms of the contract.

If progress is made, he will arrive in India with Ronaldinho to finalise the deal, the source said.

Titans — which was represented by cine star Abhishek Bachchan at the ISL’s emblem launch function in Mumbai on Thursday — is looking to sign Ronaldinho for a period of two years. The Brazilian superstar is keen on a short-term contract, which is likely to work in Titans’ favour. An ISL stint will allow him to play for a Major League Soccer side in the USA early next year, which is his desire. In the previous decade, the dazzling attacker was one of the most recognised faces in world football, with his sublime dribbling and clinical finishing in front of goal.

His carefree attitude on and off the field, which came from his unbridled love for the sport, added to his charm.

The 34-year-old achieved success in both his international and club careers. He scored 33 goals in 97 matches for Brazil, apart from winning multiple titles in his stints with Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris St. Germain.