AC Milan chief Leonardo has confirmed Kaka will be hired by the club - though no role has yet been defined for him.

Kaka returned to Milan last week for talks.

“Kaka will be tied to us because of the relationship that's there," Leonardo told Sky Italia.

“There's no precise role, but he'll be tied to us because he's indelibly linked to the history of Milan.

“Kaka is the most recent Ballon d'Or in Rossoneri history, and I think that with the way he managed his career he also represents the style of the club.

“Because of all these things I think something can be born in the future. Right now he has to stay in Brazil for his own things, but he will be in connection with us, definitely."