Transfer: Ronaldinho Comes Out of Retirement, New Club Confirmed
- Brazil football legend Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC at age 46, ending an 11-year professional hiatus while also becoming a shareholder in the club.
- Businessman Ignazio Cipriani completed his takeover of the club in 2024, with former AC Milan executive Ariedo Braida serving as vice-president to support the ambitious project.
- Set for an unveiling in Miami on June 23, Ronaldinho faces skepticism about his playing role despite saying, "I cannot wait to dance with the ball" with the Cipriani family.
- On Friday, Ronaldinho attended Philadelphia Stadium as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in a World Cup group game, demonstrating his continued public presence before the Ravenna unveiling.
- Ronaldinho last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015, following major triumphs including a Champions League title at Barcelona and a Serie A title with AC Milan.
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The charismatic champion of the world with Brazil, in 2002, will leave the retreat.
The 46-year-old Brazilian star will once again dress short in the C Series after eleven years of official inactivity, combining his role as a footballer with that of a shareholder.
The former Brazilian star Ronaldinho will return to the activity at 46 years of age to play in the Ravenna, of the 3rd Italian division, indicated this Saturday to the AFP a nearby source confirming the information of the Gazzetta della Sport. The sports newspaper of reference in Italy indicates in its edition on Saturday that Ronaldinho, who is currently in the United States to follow the 2026 World Cup, will be officially presented as a Ravenn…
The Brazilian exastro will be presented as a reinforcement of Ravenna, a team that seeks to return to Serie B. Although it will have a professional record, the club does not ensure that it competes throughout the season.
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