Romario, 55, registers to play in the Brazilian fourth division

55-year-old Romario, who starred for Brazil at the 1994 World Cup, signs for fourth-tier Brazilian club America Rio

The legendary Brazilian striker Romario has signed for fourth-tier Brazilian club America Rio, the club announced on Wednesday.

Romario, who turns 56 in January, is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time. He was a key member of Brazil's 1994 World Cup winning team, scoring five goals in the tournament. He also won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 1994.

Romario has not played competitive football since 2009, but he has been training with America Rio for the past few months. He has impressed the club's coaching staff with his fitness and skills, and they believe he can still be a valuable asset to the team.

"Romario is a legend of the game, and we are delighted to have him join our club," said America Rio president Marcus Vinicius. "He is a true professional, and he is still in great shape. We believe he can help us achieve our goals this season."

Romario is expected to make his debut for America Rio in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie D, the fourth tier of Brazilian football, in the coming weeks.

The signing of Romario is a major coup for America Rio. The club is hoping to gain promotion to the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie C, the third tier of Brazilian football, this season. Romario's experience and goalscoring prowess could be invaluable in helping the club achieve its goal.