Blackburn's hopes of signing Ronaldinho have been dashed after the World Cup winner completed his move to Flamengo.
The 30-year-old attracted plenty of interest after AC Milan announced that they were willing to sell the playmaker at the right price.
It was reported that Ronaldinho had agreed to join Brazilian side Gremio, but he has since signed for Flamengo until 2014.
"We are pleased to announce the hiring of Ronaldinho for the next four years," Flamengo club president Patricia Amorim told the club's official website.
"I thank the board for the discretion and wisdom throughout the negotiations.
"This project started from the first day I got the presidency.
"I thank the legal department to (head coach Wanderley) Luxemburgo and especially the fans of Flamengo."