Raul or Ronaldinho are the candidates likeliest to replace David Beckham at the Los Angeles Galaxy after the news his achilles tendon injury will keep him out of the 2010 Major League Soccer season.
Beckham's injury should allow the Galaxy to acquire another designated player in his absence.
Real Madrid legend Raul was a team-mate of Beckham's at the Bernabeu between 2003 and 2007. Raul, 32, is no longer a first team regular at Real, has hinted that he might be interested in a move to MLS.
Similarly, Ronaldinho and Beckham played together at AC Milan before Beckham's injury last month during his second loan spell with the Italian club. If, as expected, the Brazil international is not included in his country's 2010 World Cup team squad Ronaldinho could also be heading to the MLS.
Ronaldinho, 30, has been mentioned by Galaxy owners AEG in the past as a potential future player, not only because of his on-field ability but because his style and charisma make him a solid commercial investment.
I'm shocked to hear that Ronaldinho would even make such a move, considering that a move back Brazil would have been my first thought. He can make a ALOT of money coming to the MLS so I that move makes since financially and it will also make him relevant in soccer again. Playing in the MLS where there is a stark difference in competition to the European leagues, Ronaldino's skills can shine once again and the same goes to Raul. This is going to be a trend where we see the former stars of soccer come to the US to play once their shine deteriorates.
Via DailyMail
No comments:
Post a Comment