Former Brazilian international Roberto Carlos has agreed to join Corinthians in 2010, signing a two-year contract that will see the player reunite with Ronaldo as the side intend to win the Copa Libertadores for the first time. Roberto Carlos, 36, confirmed that he plans to retire at the conclusion of his Corinthians contract.
Roberto Carlos returns to Brazilian football after spending 15 years in Europe, where he starred for Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Fenerbahce.
“It’s an important year for Corinthians, playing the Libertadores in their centenary year,” he said. “This title would mean the same, or even more, than the (Champions League) I won with Real Madrid in Europe. It’s one of few titles I haven’t won in my career.”
Roberto Carlos, who will always be remembered for his trademark freekicks, was welcomed to Corinthians by more than 3,000 fans at the Pacaembu stadium.
The left-back is delighted to have the opportunity to play with former teammate and close friend Ronaldo at this stage of his career.
“Ronaldo is not only my friend, I can call him my brother,” Roberto Carlos said. “I’ve learned a lot with him and it’s great to see him scoring goals again.”
Between 1991 and 1995 Roberto Carlos played for Corinthians´ arch-rivals Palmeiras.
Gregory Sica
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yeah this guy is one of my all time greats, i still remember seeing him the first time against france where he did that incredible free kick that bent like crazy, bartez couldn’t believe it. good luck in corinthians
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True, ive seen him int he last couple of years and he is still fast. greetings from Turkey
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Corinthians is going to assemble a great team for next years libertadores, maybe even riquelme and theres a couple more in the rumors
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Porky Jr you suck Corinthains are well below Flamengo in history and standards. We have the Maracana you have the Pacaembu. F..U…Paca EMBU
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Corinthians will rule the Libertadores!
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