Former Inter striker Adriano has signed for Brazilian
side Flamengo, and will be officially unveiled by the club on
Thursday.
The powerful forward had his contract with the Nerazzurri
terminated by mutual consent in March, after failing to return from
international duty with Brazil.
Stating a disillusionment with football and an intention to take
some time out of the game, the former Parma and Fiorentina hitman
ended his eight-year association with the Milan outfit.
However, upon returning to his native land Adriano was persuaded
to consider making a swift return to action with Rio de
Janeiro-based side Flamengo, with whom he started his career in
2000.
The 27-year-old will hope to emulate fellow Brazilian Ronaldo,
who – after training with Flamengo following his release from
Inter’s rivals Milan last summer – has overcome a knee injury to
reinvigorate his career with Corinthians.