Ronaldinho, 46, Returns to Football with Italian Club Ravenna, Acquires Shares
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, 46, is set to return to professional football with Italian Serie C club Ravenna.
- He has also acquired shares in the club.
- Ronaldinho expressed enthusiasm for potentially scoring his 300th career goal with Ravenna, but deferred the final decision to the club's president and coach.
Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho is making a comeback to the professional football scene at the age of 46. The legendary player has agreed to join Italian Serie C team Ravenna and has also purchased shares in the club.
Ronaldinho traveled to Italy and, when asked about the possibility of scoring his 300th career goal for Ravenna, he responded with a smile, stating, "If this happens, it would be even better." While he has signaled his willingness to return to playing, he emphasized that the ultimate decision rests with the club's president and coach.
If this happens, it would be even better.
"I don't know, it depends on the president and the coach," Ronaldinho said. "I came here because of our friendship, that's all. Let's see how the team performs, I'm here to help." Ravenna President Ignazio Cipriani shared his dream of seeing the Brazilian star score his final career goal in a Ravenna jersey.
Ronaldinho concluded his professional playing career in 2015 with Fluminense. His time at AC Milan from 2008 to 2011 was a highlight of his career, and this move to Ravenna marks his second stint in Italian football.
I don't know, it depends on the president and the coach. I came here because of our friendship, that's all. Let's see how the team performs, I'm here to help.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.