Ronaldo eyes Flamengo stint before Milan return

Brazilian forward Ronaldo may use a stint at Flamengo to boost his fitness before returning to Italian side Milan.

The three-times World Player of the Year was linked to a permanent move to the Rio de Janeiro club he supported as a child before suffering a career-threatening knee injury in February.

"I have a beautiful relationship with my team (Milan), the doors will always be open for me there, but I have to be up to it," Ronaldo said.

"The idea is to play in Brazil for a few months, maybe at Flamengo, and if everything goes well, re-appear in red and black of Milan."

Milan have said they will support Ronaldo through the recovery process, which is expected to take at least seven more months. However, the Serie A side have yet to commit to a renewal of the player's contract, which expires at the end of the season.