Headline: Ronaldinho Arrives in Ravenna to Join Local Football Team
Ronaldinho has arrived in Ravenna to begin his surprising new chapter in Italian football, landing at Forlì airport before traveling into the Romagna city as the club’s most unlikely signing in years.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the Brazilian was “convinced by friendship and passion,” as confirmed by club president Ignazio Cipriani, whose organization also includes former Milan sporting director Ariedo Braida among its senior figures.
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Cipriani, who has personally driven the deal, expresses hope that “Dinho” will step onto the pitch at least once more at the age of 46. He noted that the Brazilian has developed a passion for the project, which aims to foster a closer relationship between the team and the entire city.
Ronaldinho joins Ravenna
Ronaldinho: ‘I came here to help, to excite the other players’
Ronaldinho expressed his excitement about the move, stating, “I’m very happy to be here, with friends; we hope things go well for the team. I came here to help, to excite the other players, to have a spectacular season and win.”
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When reflecting on his prior experience in Italy with Milan, he highlighted one particular memory: “My time in Italy? I had many good moments, but the goal in the derby is one of the memories that gives me the most pleasure.”
Ronaldinho has arrived in Ravenna to begin his bizarre new chapter in Italian football, landing at Forlì airport before heading into the Romagna city as the club’s most improbable signing in years.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the Brazilian was “convinced by friendship and passion,” as confirmed by club president Ignazio Cipriani, whose organisation also includes former Milan sporting director Ariedo Braida among its senior figures.
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Cipriani, who has driven the deal personally and hopes to get “Dinho” onto the pitch at least once more at the age of 46, said the Brazilian “became passionate about the project” and that it’s “an operation designed to bring the whole city closer to the team.”
Ronaldinho joins Ravenna
Ronaldinho: ‘I came here to help, to excite the other players’
Ronaldinho didn’t hide his enthusiasm for the move: “I’m very happy to be here, with friends, we hope things go well for the team. I came here to help, to excite the other players, to have a spectacular season and win.”
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Asked to reflect on his previous spell in Italy, at Milan, he picked out one moment above the rest: “My time in Italy? I had many good moments but the goal in the derby is one of the memories that gives me the most pleasure.”
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