Greeks get Rivaldo
Greek outfit Olympiakos have announced they have completed the capture of Brazilian superstar Rivaldo.
The former Milan star has been looking for a new club since leaving Cruzeiro in February.
Celtic, Bolton and Werder Bremen had all shown an interest in the 32-year-old, but a deal ultimately failed to materialise on each occasion.
However, Olympiakos, who will be in the UEFA Champions League next term, now claim to have secured the South American schemer's services.
"Rivaldo is coming from Madrid tonight with (senior club official Giorgos) Louvaris," said a spokeswoman for Olympiakos.
A club source described the Brazilian's move as a 'done deal', while coach Dusan Bajevic hailed his capture as another major coup for Greek football following their unpredicted triumph at Euro 2004.
"Players like him are needed on Greek pitches, needed in Olympiakos as well, I think he will offer us a lot, same as in the previous years he was playing," Bajevic declared.
It has been reported that Rivaldo will be handed a €1.5 million per annum deal, although the length of his contract has yet to be stipulated.
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