Ronaldinho signs two-year deal with Mexican side Queretaro... in blow to Basingstoke Town

Former Brazil and Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho, twice the World Player of the Year, has signed a two year deal with Queretaro, the Mexican first division club said on Friday.

The 34-year-old, who has also played for Paris St Germain and AC Milan, became a free agent in July after cancelling his contract with Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro.

‘We are very pleased to add to our ranks as of today, a player who has excelled in international football. A world champion in 2002, World Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005,’ the club, nicknamed ‘Gallos’ (roosters) said in the statement.

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Gallos: Ronaldinho has agreed a two-year contract with Mexican side Queretaro

Bargain: The Brazil legend left Atletico Mineiro as a free agent after cancelling his contract

Fding force: Ronaldinho was not selected for the World Cup and was offered a deal by lowly Basingstoke 

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