Brazilian Star Ronaldinho, 46, Returns to Professional Football with Italian Club

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is making a surprising return to the professional pitch at the age of 46. The former World Player of the Year has officially joined Italian third-division club Ravenna, signing a contract and posing with the number 10 jersey.

Ronaldinho expressed his motivation for joining the club, stating, "The reason I came to Ravenna is to help the team win." Ravenna, founded in 1913, finished third in their Serie C group last season but failed to secure promotion through the playoffs.

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The reason I came to Ravenna is to help the team win.

Known for his extraordinary dribbling skills and creativity during his prime, Ronaldinho earned the nickname 'The Alien' and won the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2005. He played for European giants like FC Barcelona and AC Milan before a brief stint with Fluminense in Brazil in 2015, after which he officially retired in 2018.

During his induction ceremony, Ronaldinho shared his personal ambition for this comeback: "It would be wonderful if I could score my 300th career goal." This return marks a remarkable chapter for a player widely regarded as one of the most skillful and entertaining footballers in history.

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It would be wonderful if I could score my 300th career goal.