BRIEF-Soccer-Hamburg sign former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto

BERLIN, July 2 (Reuters) - Former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto signed a two-year contract with Hamburg SV on Thursday.

"We're delighted Ze Roberto opted to sign with us," said Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia. "He's an excellent player with an incredible amount of experience."

The 34-year-old's contract with Bayern Munich expired at the end of last season.

Ze Roberto won four Bundesliga championships and four German Cups with Bayern. He gained 84 caps for his country, scoring six goals.

(Writing by Erik Kirschbaum, editing by Tony Jimenez. To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)