The former Barcelona and Paris Saint‑Germain star landed in Ravenna on a private jet, stepping out of Forlì Airport to a crowd of waiting staff and fans, and immediately began signing soccer balls for the club’s personnel.
Beach ceremony to unveil the legend
On Thursday a beachside event will showcase Ronaldinho, presenting him as a technical coach; organizers have promised a fan‑favorite moment as he appears last in the lineup, following a news conference that will set the stage for the ceremony.
Ravenna President Ignazio Cipriani voiced hope that the Brazilian will score what could be his last professional goal for the club, even though the exact scope of his involvement in the upcoming Serie C season has yet to be defined.
The signing marks Ronaldinho’s second spell in Italy, recalling his earlier stint with AC Milan from 2008 to 2011 and a brief return to Fluminense in 2015, while his 2002 World Cup triumph and 2005 Ballon d’Or continue to fuel his global appeal.