Report: Botafogo Make Official Bid For AC Milan's Ronaldinho

A return to Brazil for the star, whose deal ends in 2011?

Ronaldinho - Milan (Getty Images)
Ronaldinho's brother, Roberto Assis, has been seriously approached by Botafogo about a transfer from AC Milan.

Mauro Azevedo, a transfer consultant in Rio de Janeiro, today disclosed this information to Globoesporte.

He said, "Botafogo made a formal bid, which was bold and feasible.

"It's all black and white, so this isn't just a rumor. Assis himself is clearly happy with it and I think that it can go ahead."

Botafogo's interest in the former Barcelona man is well-known, with their ability to pay his wages hinging on a series of sponsorships and commercial opportunities said to be in the works.

Steve Michaels, Goal.com

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