MEXICO CITY, Sept 6 — Brazilian legend Ronaldinho made a surprise move to Mexico’s first division yesterday, joining the White Roosters of Queretaro.

The 34-year-old former World Cup winner and two-time world player of the year had been without a club since leaving Brazilian outfit Atletico Mineiro in late July.

“I am pleased to share with you that from today, the star @10ronaldinho is a rooster,” team owner Olegario Vazquez wrote on Twitter.

Grupo Imagen, the media group that owns the club, confirmed the signing in a statement.

“Mexico is so special that I hope to live here,” the player whose full name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira said during an unrelated event with students in Mexico City after his signing was made official. — AFP