Ronaldinho joins Italian club Ravenna as shareholder and player

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrived in Ravenna, Italy, on August 20, 2026, to finalize a move to the local club, Ravenna, which competes in the third tier of Italian football. The 46-year-old athlete, who last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015, has joined the ownership group led by Ignazio Cipriani. Beyond his executive role, he plans to return to the pitch as an active player.

Ronaldinho has publicly stated his goal of scoring his 300th professional career goal while playing for Ravenna. This ambition is viewed both as a significant personal milestone and a major marketing strategy for the club. Despite the widespread media attention and anticipation surrounding his comeback, the player noted that his actual participation in upcoming matches remains uncertain, as the final decision rests with the team's coaching staff. Prior to this move, the former star was linked to potential investments in the basketball team AS Monaco through an Algerian investment fund, though he ultimately chose to focus on his football career in Italy.