Brazil`s Atletico Mineiro sign Anelka

Rio de Janeiro: Former France international Nicolas Anelka has signed Atletico Mineiro on a free transfer, the Brazilian football club announced.

The 35-year-old has not played since being sacked by West Bromwich Albion last month for an alleged anti-semitic gesture, reports Xinhua. "There is nothing to hide, it`s all agreed to. The documents are signed," Atletico Mineiro`s president Alexandre Kalil told Radio Band News Sunday. Anelka is expected to arrive at the Belo Horizonte club Tuesday. Earlier, Kalil ended days of speculation by declaring on Twitter: "Anelka is a rooster" in reference to the club`s nickname. Anelka will join Ronaldinho, and Brazil striker Jo as Atletico defend their Copa Libertadores title. The Frenchman`s 19-year professional career has included spells at Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.