Ronaldinho comes out of retirement, joins new club

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Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho, has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC at the age of 46.

Ronaldinho last appeared professionally for Fluminense in 2015.

The club will showcase the former Barcelona, AC Milan, and Brazil forward during a function in Miami on June 23.

Ronaldinho is also a shareholder in the team.

He said: “New colours, same smile. I cannot wait to dance with the ball and write a beautiful new story with Ignazio Cipriani and the Cipriani family.

“Football has always been joyful for me, and I’m excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!”

Ravenna are owned by businessman Ignazio Cipriani, who completed his takeover of the club in 2024.

Former AC Milan executive Ariedo Braida is the club’s vice-president.

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