Brazilian football star Ronaldo has been made a Spanish citizen which clears the way for his club Real Madrid to add another foreign player to its lineup.
Ronaldo's citizenship means he is now a European Union player, so Real can buy a non-European player in January. The Spanish club has an option to sign Brazilian defender Cicinho from Sao Paulo.
According to Spanish Federation rules, each Primera Liga club is allowed a maximum of three non-European players on its roster. Since Brazilian Roberto Carlos gained Spanish citizenship in August, only two Real players - Brazilians Julio Baptista and Robinho - are non-Europeans.
The 29-year-old Ronaldo arrived in Spain nine years ago after signing with Barcelona. He left Spain to move to Italy's Inter Milan but joined Real Madrid in 2002.
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