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There is no doubt that since Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero left the A-League almost two years ago the competition has gone backwards in regards to worldwide exposure and attention.
The standard of play in the A-League improves with every passing season but the competition’s need for a new star also becomes direr as time goes on.
The situation appeared to be remedied when David Villa signed for Melbourne City, but when he departed prematurely and the deal involving Frank Lampard never happened the A-League was left without a major drawcard to fill stadiums.
Only someone who has achieved as much as a Del Piero, Villa or Lampard can put the A-League back on the global sporting landscape. In recent times many rumours have circulated, most notably including the likes of Andrea Pirlo, David Trezeguet and Ronaldinho.
The latest name to enter the conversation is Ricardo Kaka.
The Brazilian jetted into Melbourne over the weekend to engage in some sightseeing and Australian activities. Sources from Melbourne stated that Kaka seemed to be enjoying the city and its cultural diversity as he was spotted on Lygon Street at the popular Dolcetti restaurant.
Could the Australian lifestyle be luring another member of world football’s royal family?
There can be no doubt that the Brazilian’s arrival Down Under will instigate transfer discussions and ambitions throughout all A-League clubs.
However Kaka, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2007 ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, won’t prove an easy signing.
The Brazilian, who inspired AC Milan to Champions League glory and won the 2002 World Cup, currently receives an annual salary of approximately US$7 million from the MLS franchise Orlando City. It would take something special for any of the A-League clubs to put together a tempting offer.
However, the possibility of a summer stint during the MLS off-season would serve to draw global attention back onto the A-League and may also serve to bring the league’s unsettled fans back to the stadiums.
The only clubs that would have realistic chance of affording the Brazilian would be Melbourne City, Sydney FC or perhaps Melbourne Victory.
Yet there is no doubt that if Kaka were to grace Australian football pitches, his flair and samba-like style of play would bring joy to all those who return to the stadiums.
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