He expressed interest in Real. that would be great, as he is the last thing Real Madrid need (hint rhymes with "Lefense"). As much as I would love to see him back at Barca, I don't see that happening. Does he come to La liga? England? stay in Italy? Ajax? http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,1050438,00.html Rivaldo leaves Milan Staff and agencies Friday September 26, 2003 Taxi! Rivaldo's unsuccessful spell at AC Milan came to an end today when the European champions agreed to terminate the Brazilian World Cup winner's contract following a request from the player. Rivaldo joined the Rossoneri in the summer of last year from Barcelona on a free transfer after several other suitors were put off by his wage demands. His contract was due to run until July 2005. But his first season at the San Siro saw him make just 22 league appearances, scoring five goals. He was a peripheral figure as Carlo Ancelotti's side claimed the Champions League trophy with a penalty shoot-out win against Juventus at Old Trafford. The 31-year-old has not played for Milan this season and the club's willingness to remove him from the wage bill as well as Rivaldo's desire to get his career back on track prompted the decision. Earlier this week he spoke of his frustration at a lack of first team opportunities. "What I am going through is humiliating," Rivaldo told Sao Paulo newspaper O Jornal da Tarde. "At the right moment, I will say why the coach isn't allowing me to play. Now is not the time, but I can say it's not a technical, physical or psychological problem." The talented frontman moved to Europe in August 1996 to join Deportivo La Coruna and then secured a lucrative transfer to Barcelona in 1997. He claimed the World Player of the Year award in 1999 as well as the European Player of the Year crown before making the move to Italy. He has recently been linked with moves to Ajax and Real Madrid where countryman Ronaldo has spoken of his desire to link up with his international colleague. Milan's vice-president Adriano Galliani confirmed the move on the club's official website, www.acmilan.it. "The mutual agreement to end the player's (Rivaldo) contract takes affect immediately and has been done with absolute calmness and in an amicable manner," he said. Rivaldo is expected to give a press conference this afternoon.
Yeah, I can't imagine Real actually thinking he has a place. They had a tough enough time finding a spot for Beckham until Makelele left. It's a good thing to get a lot of talent on a team, but if Rivaldo just ends up riding the pine again, what's the use? Would Barca want him back? Now that Van Gaal is gone, why not? Otherwise, I'm not sure there are many other teams in Spain that can afford him and need him. Valencia - Aimar, Depor - Valeron, Celta - Mostovoi, La Real - maybe...., Atletico - spent too much already this off-season. I'm not sure Sevilla or Betis could afford him, and outside of those teams, there aren't any others in La Liga with enough money to pay Rivaldo what he is worth. I'd love to see him back in Spain, but I don't know how he's going to get there.
LA Times yesterday reported Rivaldo want to play with Real Madrid and reunion with old friends, Ronaldo and Roberto.
I can see him in England but not for Chelsea. As far as spain is concerned I would think Barca is possible but that Espanyol would be a better fit. Who knows, maybe he'll go to Qatar!
How do you all rate the player? I think he is fantastic offensive midfielder, but he doesn't play much defense, does he?
Since this wouldnt be a transfer isnt he free to sign wherever he wants? If this were a transfer, he would have to wait until the January window.
I think your right. He should be able to sign with anyone because it's a free transfer. Who knows though?
Should probably go to a mid/bottom EPL club (dare I suggest Wolverhampton/Leeds - can stink up the joint along with fellow compat. Roque Jr). Or a mid/bottom Serie A club. I think Rivaldo at Chelsea would be a bad idea as he will certainly be relegated to the bench. Remember, he felt, "humiliated" by Milan and Ancelotti because he was benched.
Let's hope! If I understand correctly, Rivaldo and Milan canceled their contract so I don't believe he's restricted to a transfer window since he's out of contract. But that raises an interesting possiblity. With the transfer market in the tubes and teams desperate to offload players they probably couldn't really afford when they signed them, will we see more of this happening?
He's not going anywhere... for now at least. http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-rivaldo&prov=reuters&type=lgns He will probably move in January.
last time I checked he was doing paperwork to obtain spanish citizenship (I think his son was born in Spain) I think he will be a spanish citizen by December.