The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president and FIFA Executive Committee member Ricardo Teixeira asked the 41-year-old Vasco da Gama forward to take the post on the committee headed by Michel Platini.

"I hope I can be inspired to give good advice when they need me," the 1994 World Cup winner told O Globo newspaper.

"I have never been interested in anything but football. This invitation came at the right moment for me.

"It's an honour to know I will have the opportunity to contribute with work for FIFA."

Other Technical and Development Committee members include 1986 World Cup-winning coach Carlos Bilardo, former Colombia coach Francisco Maturana and 1998 World Cup-winning defender Laurent Blanc.

And Romario already has ideas for his new role.

"When I am officially named a member, my idea is to talk to people from around the world of football to change their opinions.

"I think I can make some interesting suggestions," he added.