RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Corinthians soccer club began to sell Roberto Carlos' jersey on Tuesday when the left back has signed a two year contract with the Brazilian club.

    The star defender, who will be wearing number six, has not yet been officially presented to the media and fans, but the club wasted no time in taking advantage of the holidays to sell merchandise.

    The jersey is being sold for roughly 80 U.S. dollars.

    Carlos is expected to have an official welcome ceremony on January 4.