Romario signs for Adelaide United...on a 4 game contract

Adelaide United have clinched the signing of Brazilian legend Romario. The A-League side have been in discussions with the 40-year-old World Cup winner for more than a month and have finally persuaded him to pen a four-game contract. The guest stint will start in late November and is estimated to be worth £135,000. Romario is currently playing for American side Miami FC, and as part of the deal they will play two friendly matches in Australia next month. Adelaide, who were keen to snap up Romario to raise the profile of the game in Australia, are confident that he will still be good enough to make an impact. "He's got an art you can't coach, you are born with it, and that sort of skill and grace does not dissipate with time if you are still practising," said Adelaide boss John Kosmina. "He might be a little more leg weary, and he's never been known for his work-rate, but his work-rate around the box is all that counts." Romario is looking forward to the experience, but is also serious about trying to help Adelaide achieve success. "You can definitely expect a lot of dedication," he said via video link from Brazil. "I will do my best to help Adelaide United get into the play-offs and win the whole thing at the end."