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Ronaldinho's Potential Move to Ravenna and the Future of Italian Football

Monday, June 22, 2026
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Ronaldinho's Potential Move to Ravenna and the Future of Italian Football

Ronaldinho is set for something huge, one of those really unexpected football moves lately. He actually aGreed to a deal with Ravenna, that Serie C Italian club, and he’s 46 years old.

The big reveal is happening in Miami on June 23rd. A big event, they say. But the immediate question everyone’s throwing around is simple: can Ronaldinho even get back on the pitch? After all these years, more than ten years since his last professional game. Speculation is already flying.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport , that’s what happened. He shook hands with Ravenna, which is owned by Ignazio Cipriani. The report mentioned he’ll be part of the pre-season setup right away. Available to the coaching staff from day one. But you can’t ignore the uncertainty there too. How much playing time? Will it be more about promotion than actual footballing input?

Ronaldinho himself has already thrown some interesting words out there, adding to the buzz, you know? He said something pretty characteristic. “New colours, same smile,” he put it. He talked about wanting to dance with the ball again, trying to write a new story with Ignazio and the whole Cipriani family. Football always meant joy for him. He wants that spirit over at Ravenna.

Ravenna, they see it differently. This isn't just some nostalgic signing, not really. They missed out on promotion last season. Now? They want massive attention. Bringing in Ronaldinho even if it’s just symbolic, or limited playing that gets them global notice. It changes things for the Serie C side dramatically.

Cipriani, he spoke up about this too. He sounded really emotional, talking about his connection to Ravenna. He said something heavy: “I’ve spent 24 years in the United States, but I still consider Ravenna my home.” Signing Ronaldinho? It was extraordinary for the club. He called him an idol. And that impact on football? It goes way beyond just what he did on the field.

He hoped this involvement would spark something new. Inspire a fresh wave of fans to fall in love with Ravenna, to get involved in whatever project the club is trying to build moving forward.

It’s a big pivot for him, isn't it? He played professionally for Fluminense back in 2015 before stepping away from the top level entirely. Think about that career span. World Cup with Brazil. Ballon d’Or. Champions League time with Barcelona. And then this. A move to Italy football on a different level now.

Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board

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