The contract of crocked Brazilian striker Ronaldo has not been renewed by Milan, as the club wants to wait and see if El Fenomeno recovers fully from injury.

The career of El Fenomeno was believed to be in doubt after he severed a tendon in his knee playing against Livorno in February.

After a successful operation in Paris, it was revealed that he would be out of action for at least nine months, although a more likely return date was said to be in 2009.

Although Ronaldo’s rehabilitation is said to be going well, and well ahead of schedule, Milan have been hesitant to offer him a new contract just yet. The 31-year-old’s contract at San Siro actually expired yesterday, meaning that he is now a free agent.

UOL Esporte has reported that Milan are still following the progress of Ronaldo’s recovery closely, and could offer him a new deal once he proves his fitness.

However there have been reports to the contrary, in the Italian press recently, that Milan have no intention of offering the former Real Madrid and Barcelona star a new contract, so it is very possible that we have indeed seen the last of Ronaldo in a Rossoneri shirt.

Goal.com