Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to resume his career, with 6,000 fans expected to greet him at a launch event on the nearby Adriatic coast. The former Barcelona star has addressed doubts that he might not actually play for the club, stating that he will play a few minutes in an official match, then see how he feels. Ravenna's head of luxury hospitality business confirmed that Ronaldinho will take to the pitch for Ravenna in an official professional match, with the aim of scoring the final goal of his career.
Ronaldinho's career has been nothing short of remarkable, with the player earning 97 international caps between 1997 and 2013, scoring 33 goals. He won two LaLiga titles and the Champions League title in 2006, and was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 2005. Ronaldinho is one of only 11 players to win the Ballon d'Or, Champions League and World Cup.
Ravenna currently play in Group B of Serie C, the regionalised third tier of Italian football. The club is managed by former Inter Milan defender Andrea Mandorlini and will begin the new Serie C campaign away to Reggiana on Monday. Ronaldinho's signing is seen as an extraordinary gift to the city and to his new club, with the Brazilian icon looking to make a lasting impact on the team.