Beşiktaş representatives arrived in Brazil this week to secure an agreement with Atlético Mineiro forward Ronaldinho, according to a report in Turkish newspaper Fanatik.
It claims Beşiktaş have offered the 33 year-old a deal worth €3 million per season, with a €25,000 appearance fee. He would also receive extra bonuses if Champions League qualification is secured.
Atlético Mineiro are, however, eager to negotiate a renewal, with Ronaldinho’s current deal set to expire in December.
The Brazilian, who has 97 caps, was instrumental as they won the Copa Libertadores and Campeonato Mineiro this season. He was also awarded the Bola de Ouro for being the best player in the 2012 Brasileirão.
Atlético Head coach Cuca is currently waiting to see whether Ronaldinho will be fit for next month’s FIFA Club World Cup.
The Porto Alegre-native is currently out injured after suffering a thigh injury during training in September. He is, however, expected to be available for Atlético’s tournament opener against Raja Casablanca, Auckland City or Monterrey on 18 December in Marrakech.
After a successful spell in Europe where he played for Paris Saint-Germain, Milan and, most notably, Barcelona – he won five major honours and was named FIFA World Player of the Year whilst with Catalan side – Ronaldinho returned to Brazil in January 2011, signing with Flamengo.
He won the 2011 Campeonato Carioca, before cancelling his contract in May 2012, due to alleged unpaid wages. He agreed an initial six-month deal at Atlético Mineiro a month later.
