AC Milan’s want-away Brazilian midfielder Rivaldo has revealed he has held negotiations with Liverpool.
The 31-year-old Brazilian has previously stated he wants to stay in Europe and would like a move to the Premiership if possible.
”It’s true that I had conversations with Liverpool, but the negotiations haven’t finished yet, so I can’t add anything else,” Rivaldo said in Teresopolis, where he is training with Brazil for their next two World Cup qualifiers.
”Really at this point I’m not thinking about my future. I’m just waiting for this year to finish, to see what happens next.”
Last month English premiership side Tottenham turned down the chance to sign Rivaldo — mainly because of his reported wage demands of £50 000 pounds a week.
AC Milan — who want him off their wage bill — agreed to a £5-million pay-off and to cancel his contract, which would make him a free agent.
His £150 000 pounds a week wage in Italy makes him the world’s highest-paid player.
Rivaldo, who has struggled to hold down a regular first-team place with the European champions, can leave Italy once the transfer window reopens in January.
The former Barcelona star fell out with Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti because he has not been playing regularly in the first team. — Sapa-AFP