Brazilian legend Ronaldinho is again a free agent, after the playmaker left Fluminense after playing just nine times for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side.
It is understood that during those nine appearances, the 35-year-old, who won the World Cup and Champions League during his career, struggle to make any impact, failing to score or record an assist.
However, on Monday night the Rio-based club, in a statement on their website, said: “Fluminense hereby announces the end of the contract with Ronaldinho amicably and in mutual agreement between the parties. Fluminense and Ronaldinho retain close ties and plan to work on other projects in the future.
“It should be noted that the player’s hiring met all expectations with regarding to marketing returns, increasing ticket and shirt sales for the club as well as attracting a number of partners. Ronaldinho’s recruitment also showed that Fluminense are capable of attracting the greatest players in world football.”
"Since first contract with directors, the athlete and his representatives treated the club with professionalism and respect.
"Fluminense and Ronaldinho will proceed with ties maintained and plans to work on other projects in the future."
Fluminense currently sit 12th in Brazil’s top tier, just six points above the relegation places, after they could muster only 30 goals from 28 matches, the former international forward Fred having contributed seven.
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