Overview
- Ravenna confirmed on Friday, Oct. 23 that Ronaldinho will make a competitive debut for the Serie C club on Nov. 15 in the local derby against Forlì at Stadio Bruno Benelli.
- The club announced the signing first in June in Miami and presented Ronaldinho to fans in August, positioning his return as a worldwide spectacle promoted by club president Ignazio Cipriani.
- Ronaldinho has not yet trained with Ravenna and the team has not disclosed how much playing time he will receive when he appears.
- The 46‑year‑old last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015, making this an unusual late‑career comeback after more than a decade away from competitive club football.
- Beyond the immediate match, the move is likely to boost ticket sales and media coverage for Ravenna while raising practical questions about match fitness and the player’s on‑field role.