Brazil's Denilson wants to play in Europe

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- After being released by Palmeiras earlier this month, striker Denilson reportedly wants to play again in Europe.

Denilson once commanded the world-record transfer fee, costing Real Betis 21.5 million pounds to sign him from Sao Paulo in 1998. His career has since been on a downslide, moving to Palmeiras after a disappointing spell in Major League Soccer with Dallas.

"I have received offers from teams in England, Greece, Turkey and Germany," Denilson told the Gazeta Online news service. "I am not in a hurry. I am studying what is best for me.

"I feel that the time has come to return to Europe, but if I do not get an a good offer I could stay in Brazil, where some teams have shown an interest in me."

The 31-year-old World Cup veteran with Brazil said he had hoped to remain in Palmeiras, which could have benefited from his experience during the upcoming Copa Libertadores championship.

"But they did not see it that way," he said.

Denilson's 14-year career also included stints in Sao Paulo, Flamengo, Bordeaux and Al-Nasr.

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