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Ronaldinho Returns: Brazilian Legend Joins Italian Third Division
22 Aug
Summary
- Ronaldinho, 46, joins Italy's third division club, Ravenna FC.
- His return to Italy follows a 15-year absence since leaving AC Milan.
- The club aims for an ambitious project including a new stadium.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, now 46, has returned to European football by signing with Ravenna FC, a club competing in Italy's third division (Serie C). His introduction in Marina di Ravenna drew an impressive crowd of over 6,000 for a beach party, marking a significant event for the small town.
This marks Ronaldinho's reappearance in Italian football 15 years after his departure from AC Milan. The project with Ravenna FC is ambitious, with the star's role extending beyond the pitch. Founded in 1913, the club has overcome financial crises and sporting issues in the past decade.
Ravenna FC's revival began in 2024 when Cipriani took control, partnering with the technology fund Black Duck. This partnership led to promotion from Serie D to Serie C. Future plans for the club also include the construction of a new stadium, as their current facility is undergoing renovations.
This is not Ronaldinho's first foray into football club ownership; in 2024, his company became part of the ownership group for Greenville Triumph in the United States' secondary league (USL).
