Ronaldinho Gaúcho closes deal with Italian Serie C team Ravenna FC
Football star Ronaldinho Gaúcho, at 46, has been officially announced as part of Italian Serie C team Ravenna FC. The revelation took place in Miami, during an event on Tuesday, presenting the agreement under the “R10” brand to an audience of guests, partners and board members.
The partnership establishes the integration of Ronaldinho in a strategic initiative that aims to combine sport, marketing actions and the expansion of the club’s global presence.
In his first statements, the former player expressed great enthusiasm about the new phase. “I’m looking forward to arriving and participating. I feel very happy and I can’t wait to contribute, maybe even scoring my last goal”, declared Ronaldinho.
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The role of the Brazilian athlete will be focused on image and institutional scope, with involvement in promotions and global activities. Additionally, Ronaldinho will be registered by Ravenna to participate in official games, with the expectation of taking the field in at least one match for the Italian team. The celebration of the agreement was marked by a festive event in a Miami restaurant.
Control of Ravenna is in the hands of Italian businessman Ignazio Cipriani, who is part of the renowned Cipriani Group, a global conglomerate with vast interests in luxury hospitality and entertainment. The purpose of this collaboration is to boost the club’s international visibility and foster its sporting advancement, especially after a season in which it was close to promotion to Serie B. The former number 10 of the Brazilian national team is seen as the main catalyst for raising the team’s profile.
Ignazio Cipriani, one of the project leaders, highlighted the ambition behind the hiring. “Our intention is for him to score the last goal of his professional career wearing the Ravenna shirt. We seek to take Ravenna to Serie A, and as it is a club with global recognition, we foresee a great celebration when Ronaldinho is present”, declared Cipriani.
Ronaldinho’s arrival also consolidates the strategy of reformulating Ravenna’s image in the European context. In addition to his commitment on the field for the Italian club, the idol plans an extensive global tour to mark his definitive farewell to the pitch.
