The latest developments come that after five months of wages unpaid in full, Ronaldinho was only persuaded to take the field in Flamengo’s final pre-season game by a phone-call from his brother and agent, Assis.
Manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo has taken exception to the lax attitude of his star-player, criticising him in his post-match press conference. Ronaldinho missed training last week after suffering from insomnia, although it is widely accepted that it is his social-life, rather than a condition, causing the lack-of-sleep
Rumours are now abound that Vanderlei will quit the club over the mess that has been caused over the winter, with star defender Alex Silva sidelined for not attending training, Thiago Neves lost to Fluminense and then captain Ronaldinho doing as he pleases.
Ronaldinho’s wages have been met by Flamengo, but Traffic who pay the vast majority have not met their share, stating that conditions in the contract over issue rights have not been met. Agent Assis has given the club until Wednesday to solve the issues, or else his client may look elsewhere for employment.
