Brazilian striker Ronaldo says he might team up with fellow countryman Robinho at Manchester City after all.
The three-time FIFA World Player of the Year is poised to take a full part in Monday's training session with Flamengo having recovered from a career-threatening knee injury sooner than expected.
Ronaldo sustained the injury eight months ago while playing for AC Milan and since becoming a free agent in the summer, he can be picked up for no transfer fee.
Paris St Germain are reportedly keen to acquire his services but City are understood to be no longer interested since the arrival of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Eastlands.
"Paris is a city that I love and they have a great project to win the league title," admitted Ronaldo in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport.
"However, at (Manchester) City I have Robinho, who is a great friend of mine.
"But we will see, in the past few days we have spoken.
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"For the time being, my only aim is to return to playing, the rest will follow."
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