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Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo has dropped the biggest hint yet that he is set to replace Henrik Larsson as the King of Celtic Football Club.
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The 32-year-old is available on a free transfer and looked to be on his way to Bolton Wanderers following a series of discussions with the club from the Reebok Stadium.
However, he has yet to give his answer to Trotters boss Sam Allardyce who is growing increasingly frustrated, and it now appears that Rivaldo has been stalling in a bid to set up a move to Glasgow.
Scottish champions Celtic have indeed registered their interest in the former Barcelona and AC Milan forward, and it would appear to be strong favourites to win the chase for his signature.
"Scotland is a paradise for forwards and to play for Celtic would be sensational for a Brazilian," Rivaldo told Sky Sports. "Glasgow is a temple of football. It would be very nice to play there.
"The Scottish supporters are magnificent. For them a player is sacred and they defend him to the maximum. They are an example for other countries.”
Rivaldo also went on to stress the importance of Champions League football which Celtic can offer, and has hinted that the proposed deal to Bolton is all but dead.
"To play in the Champions League is very important to me and that will be a favourable point,” added Rivaldo. "Playing in England has always been attractive for me, but not whatever the cost.
“No, I am not auctioning myself to the highest bidder. At my age, although I am in good physical condition, I cannot make another error like I did in Italy – I want to enjoy football.
"Sincerely, I would choose a great Scottish club before a smaller English club because I aspire to win trophies and not only spend the time to gain a little more money.”
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The 32-year-old is available on a free transfer and looked to be on his way to Bolton Wanderers following a series of discussions with the club from the Reebok Stadium.
However, he has yet to give his answer to Trotters boss Sam Allardyce who is growing increasingly frustrated, and it now appears that Rivaldo has been stalling in a bid to set up a move to Glasgow.
Scottish champions Celtic have indeed registered their interest in the former Barcelona and AC Milan forward, and it would appear to be strong favourites to win the chase for his signature.
"Scotland is a paradise for forwards and to play for Celtic would be sensational for a Brazilian," Rivaldo told Sky Sports. "Glasgow is a temple of football. It would be very nice to play there.
"The Scottish supporters are magnificent. For them a player is sacred and they defend him to the maximum. They are an example for other countries.”
Rivaldo also went on to stress the importance of Champions League football which Celtic can offer, and has hinted that the proposed deal to Bolton is all but dead.
"To play in the Champions League is very important to me and that will be a favourable point,” added Rivaldo. "Playing in England has always been attractive for me, but not whatever the cost.
“No, I am not auctioning myself to the highest bidder. At my age, although I am in good physical condition, I cannot make another error like I did in Italy – I want to enjoy football.
"Sincerely, I would choose a great Scottish club before a smaller English club because I aspire to win trophies and not only spend the time to gain a little more money.”
