Ronaldinho Gaucho, 46 years old, explained what led him to sign with Ravenna., a club that plays in Serie C of the Italian Championship. The winner of the 2005 Ballon d'Or said he believes the club's project will "make history".
The statement was given to the newspaper “Gazzetta dello Sport” during an event in Miami, United States, on Tuesday (23). The star was world champion with Brazil in 2002.
“After so many years, it’s a beautiful project. That’s why, because I believe this project will make history,” said the Brazilian. He also admitted to an off-field challenge and joked that he “forgot a lot of Italian,” drawing laughter from the audience.
When asked how he would like to score his last career goal, Ronaldinho preferred to talk about the role he intends to play with new generations. He said he wants to be present "for the young people, for all the people who come and who dream."
The president of Ravenna, Ignazio CiprianiHe explained that the partnership stemmed from a conversation between friends. According to the manager, the Brazilian will inspire the city's children to support the team and dream big.
Despite the anticipation, it's still unclear whether Ronaldinho will actually take the field. The club, which has never played in the Italian first division, has already released images of a special jersey in honor of the star player.
The uniform is predominantly white, with gold details and the R10 logo, a brand associated with the player. In the promotional video, he appears in settings such as Milan, Venice, and Copacabana beach in Rio.
Understand: Ravenna and Serie C
Ravenna Football Club is based in Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It plays in Serie C, the third division of Italian football, and has never played in the top tier of Italian football.
(With information from ANSA and Gazzetta dello Sport)
