3 min readJun 20, 2026 06:52 PM IST At 46, Brazilian icon Ronaldinho has announced a surprising return to football. Ronaldinho, whose last appearance in professional football came in September 2015, has signed a contract with Serie C side Ravenna. The 2002 FIFA World Cup winner is set to be officially unveiled as the club’s latest acquisition at a special event in Miami on 23 June. This will mark a second stint in Italy for the former winger, who had spent three seasons with AC Milan after leaving Barcelona. He was also part of the 2010-11 Scudetto-winning team for the Rossoneri. Since announcing his retirement, Ronaldinho has made sporadic appearances in exhibition matches. Speaking about his new association, Ronaldinho said: “New colours, same smile. I can’t wait to dance on the ball again and write a new story alongside Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family,” he was quoted as saying by Gazzetta. “Football has always been a source of joy for me, and I want to bring that same spirit to Ravenna.” Founded in 1931, …