The former Milan and Barcelona star is set to return to the pitch following his agreement with the Romagna-based club. Cipriani hailed the move as an ‘extraordinary operation’.
19 june 2026 (modifica alle 21:57) – NEW YORK
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As America remains captivated by the World Cup on home soil, sensational transfer news has emerged from the States: Ronaldinho is set to return to football, signing for ambitious Serie C side Ravenna, owned by Ignazio Cipriani. This remarkable coup will be officially unveiled at a lavish event in Miami on June 23rd. ‘New colours, same smile,’ declared the Brazilian maestro. ‘I can’t wait to dance with the ball again and write a new chapter alongside Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family. Football has always brought me immense joy, and I want to bring that same spirit to Ravenna.’ Having narrowly missed out on promotion last season, the Romagna-based club will kick off the new campaign not only with heightened ambitions but also with a player who has etched his name into football history. Despite turning 46 last March, Ronaldinho is ready to contribute on the pitch. He will join the squad for pre-season training, making him available to the coaching staff from the outset.
Official Announcement in Miami
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‘I’ve spent 24 years of my life in the United States, but I still consider Ravenna my home,’ stated Ignazio Cipriani. ‘Signing Ronaldinho is absolutely extraordinary for the club; he was my idol, and his impact on football extends far beyond his on-pitch achievements.’ The official announcement in Miami, which will also feature the unveiling of the club’s new kit, will mark the beginning of a new era for Ravenna football. Bringing a legend like Ronaldinho to Serie C pitches is, of course, an incredible development not just for Ravenna FC but for the entire footballing landscape. The event on June 23rd will also have a philanthropic dimension, with the club and the Cipriani family making a donation to Street Soccer USA. This charitable organisation, also a partner of Lega Serie A, uses football to promote the sporting, social, and cultural development of young people and communities in challenging economic environments. This truly is a sensational coup for Ignazio Cipriani’s Ravenna.
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