Former Brazil midfielder Denilson has signed for Major League Soccer's FC Dallas.
Once the world's most expensive player when he joined Spanish club Real Betis for $35 million in 1998, Denilson was a member of the Brazil team that won the World Cup in 2002.
After leaving Betis in 2005, the midfielder, who turns 30 on Friday, played for Bordeaux in France and then switched to Saudi team Al-Nasr.
Denilson joins Dallas under the 'Designated Player' ruling, which allows for flexibility from salary restrictions. It is the same ruling that enabled LA Galaxy to sign England international David Beckham.
The Brazilian will have to wait for his work visa before he is able to make his debut in MLS.
Dallas is currently in second place in MLS's Western Conference, a point behind leader Houston.
Source: China Daily
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