Ronaldinho's brother plays down prospect of Brazil legend joining Chapecoense

Roberto Assis says a move to stricken club, who last week lost 19 members of their playing staff in a plane crash, is one of a number of options the world footballer of the year would consider.

Ronaldinho is willing to come out of retirement to play for Chapecoense after their devastating plane crash (Getty)

Ronaldinho’s brother and agent has played down the prospect of the former world footballer of the year joining Chapecoense.

Roberto Assis had suggested Ronaldinho, who is a free agent, could join the stricken club, which last week last lost 19 members of its playing staff in a plane crash in Colombia.

However, on Monday Assis said Chapecoense was one of a number of options Ronaldinho, the former Barcelona and AC Milan forward, could consider as he determines his next career move.

He told Goal.com: “About Chapecoense, I think we should treat this issue with the greatest respect for the families and the club.

“We are ready to help in some way, I do not know how.

“Just like the Brazilian people and the whole world, we are still very much sad. We had a relationship with many people on that flight, I feel very sad and I hope that peace and serenity will help these families to pass this difficult time.”

Assis added: “I have been approached by some Brazilian clubs and also by two South Americans clubs for a Libertadores project, and I also have proposals from clubs in the United States, China and Europe.”