Ronaldinho, the man who made football look like a video game with cheat codes enabled, has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC. He’s 46 years old. And before you start imagining him nutmegging third-division defenders for fun, the reality is a bit more boardroom than pitch.
The Brazilian icon’s deal, announced on June 19, 2026, makes him a shareholder, strategic investor, and marketing ambassador for the club. An unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Miami on June 23, 2026. The consensus: he won’t be lacing up boots for any league matches.
What the deal actually looks like
Ronaldinho’s arrangement with Ravenna FC is structured around ownership and brand-building rather than competitive football. He’ll serve as a face of the club internationally while holding an equity stake.
The connection isn’t random. Ronaldinho has a relationship with Ariedo Braida, Ravenna FC’s honorary vice president, dating back to 2008. Braida was the executive who brought Ronaldinho to AC Milan during his playing days.
