The former Inter Milan forward confirmed he was negotiating his return to Italy last week after the end of his contract with Flamengo.

And the 28-year-old's agent, Gilmar Rinaldi, believes it is all but a done deal.

"Adriano should be at Roma on June 8 or at the latest June 9," he told VoceGiallorossa.it. "We are still evaluating some things."

Adriano was once considered one of the best players in the world while on the books of Inter Milan but his love of the nightlife combined with personal problems and injuries saw him terminate his contract with the Nerazzurri in April 2009 and return home to Brazil, where he played for Flamengo.

During his very difficult last year in Italy, Inter stood by the player and granted him his wish to return home. Adriano rediscovered his goalscoring touch at Flamengo this season and is eager to show his talent back in Serie A.