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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He'll be playing for an Italian club at 46.
46-Year-Old Ronaldinho Announces Comeback, Brazil Legend Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna | ⚽ LatestLY
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, aged 46, has made a surprising move to Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC, announced today, June 20, 2026. While the signing sparked initial speculation of a playing return, officials confirm his role will primarily focus on marketing and promotional activities, aiming to elevate the club's global profile. ⚽ 46-Year-Old Ronaldinho Announces Comeback, Brazil Legend Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna.
The news exists and is real: Ronaldinho will be registered as a footballer by Ravenna, club Romagna of Serie C. Douglas Costa al Chievo seemed the most exotic negotiation ever in Italy and instead the Brazilian championship has also overcome it. The clamorous news launched by La Gazzetta dello Sport has quickly spread in Italie and in the world, but not everything is obviously as it seems. But at 46 years, after 11 years of inactivity, how does …
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