SAO PAULO (AP) — Flamengo has signed Brazil striker Adriano.
Brazil's most popular club made the announcement on its Web site on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Adriano was without a team since Inter Milan ended his contract last month after he deserted the Italian club following a World Cup qualifier in Brazil.
A member of Brazil's World Cup team in 2006, Adriano said at the time he was taking a break from football because he was unhappy in Italy.
Flamengo was Adriano's first team as a professional before he transferred to Europe in 2001.
Flamengo said the player will be officially introduced to fans on Thursday. No other details were immediately released.
