Palmeiras close to signing ex-Bayern Munich midfielder

IANS
Ze Roberto

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 21 (IANS) Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder Ze Roberto has revealed he is in talks to join Brazil's Palmeiras.

The 40-year-old will meet with Palmerias officials in the coming days after returning from a short holiday with his family in Germany Saturday, reports Xinhua.

"We are in advanced talks," Ze Roberto told Sportv. "I can't say that it is confirmed because I have been away but I be think that by early next week I will be able to tell you."

Eight-time Brazilian Serie A champions Palmeiras narrowly avoided relegation to the country's Serie B earlier this month.

Ze Roberto, who has been capped 84 times by Brazil, ended a three-year spell at Gremio Dec 9 when the Porto Alegre club declined to renew his contract.

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