Brazil legend Ronaldinho comes out of retirement aged 46 to join Serie C side Ravenna

[p]Gazzetta reports that the 46-year-old will be unveiled at a special event in Miami on June 23rd but reports are unsure whether he will actually feature for the side next season. [/p][p][b]“New colours, same smile,” [/b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/ronaldinho/bLBp5a7c/"]Ronaldinho[/a] said. [/p][p][b]“I can’t wait to be able to dance on the ball again to write a new story together with Ignazio and the whole Cipriani family. Football has always been a source of joy for me, I want to bring the same spirit to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/ravenna/rZdj2Pvn/"]Ravenna[/a].” [/b][/p][p]Ronaldinho brought the curtain down on his career after a brief spell with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/fluminense/EV9L3kU4/"]Fluminense[/a] in 2015 and has not stepped on the pitch since. [/p][p]Club owner Ignazio Cipriani spoke on the move and revealed his admiration for the midfielder, who he admits is his idol. [/p][p][b]“He was my idol growing up, and his impact on the game extends far beyond football. [/b][/p][embed guid="4b264324-55bb-4f92-a190-671e4acbf73c" url="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2068129554565038193?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]“Beyond what he brings to the club, I hope his involvement inspires a new generation of supporters to fall in love with Ravenna FC and become part of what we’re building for the future.” [/b][/p][p]Italy internationals Christian Vieri, Favio Cannavaro, Alberto Gilardino and Vincenzo Montella all played for Ravenna and now Ronaldinho adds to that illustrious list. [/p]