Overview
- The club and Ronaldinho confirmed a contract announced Saturday that makes the 46-year-old a minority shareholder, strategic investor and global marketing ambassador for Ravenna.
- Ravenna has scheduled an official unveiling in Miami on June 23 that club officials say will outline branding plans and commercial aims for the partnership.
- Ravenna vice-president Ariedo Braida has given mixed statements about a playing role, first saying Ronaldinho will not play in Serie C next season and later saying a limited on-field appearance is not ruled out, leaving that detail unresolved.
- Ronaldinho last played professionally in 2015 and has since appeared mainly at exhibition events; his link to Ravenna builds on personal ties to club executives, including Braida who signed him to AC Milan in 2008.
- The deal is aimed at raising Ravenna’s international visibility, placing Ronaldinho’s R10 branding on club assets and attracting sponsors and investors, though sporting impact on the 2026–27 campaign will depend on whether any competitive appearance is confirmed.