Ravenna new boy Ronaldinho: ‘Very happy to be here’
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has signed with the Italian club Ravenna at age 46. The club president hopes the signing will boost local engagement and bring excitement to the team.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the enduring global appeal of football icons and their potential impact on smaller clubs' visibility and community connection.
Ronaldinho has arrived in Ravenna to begin his bizarre new chapter in Italian football, landing at Forlì airport before heading into the Romagna city as the club's most improbable signing in years.
According to Corriere dello Sport , the Brazilian was "convinced by friendship and passion," as confirmed by club president Ignazio Cipriani, whose organisation also includes former Milan sporting director Ariedo Braida among its senior figures.
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