Besiktas make Ronaldinho bid

Nur Cebi has announced his desire to sign the former Barcelona star this summer, after coach Slaven Bilic admitted he would "love" to have the player in his ranks

Besiktas president Ahmet Nur Cebi has confirmed the club have made an offer for Atletico Mineiro playmaker Ronaldinho.

The former Barcelona forward, who has less than six months remaining on his current deal, has enjoyed a new lease of life in recent months, prompting speculation a return to Europe could be possible for the 33-year-old.

And the Turkish side's president has revealed he has taken the first step towards making such a move happen.

Cebi told reporters: "We have submitted a bid to Atletico Mineiro and now we are waiting for an answer."

On Thursday, Besiktas coach Slaven Bilic expressed his ambition to lure the former Selecao international to the club.

Ronaldinho, who joined Cuca's men from Flamengo last summer, played a major role in the Brazilian outfit's first ever Copa Libertadores title win last month.

Besiktas want Ronaldinho, confirms Bilic

The Turkish powerhouse have long been linked with a move for the former Barcelona star and their coach believes he could take his side "to the next level"

Besiktas coach Slaven Bilic has admitted that the Istanbul giants are keen to lure Atletico Mineiro star Ronaldinho away from his current club.

The Turkish side have long been linked with a move for the Brazil international and Bilic has now confirmed that they are eager to sign the 33-year-old in order to help the club to progress "to the next level."

"I would love to have Ronaldinho in my squad," the former Croatia boss told reporters.