Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has officially joined Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC as a shareholder, strategic investor, and marketing ambassador. Announced June 19, 2026, the agreement confirms the 46-year-old will not return to competitive play but will instead focus on ownership and global brand development.
The partnership leverages a longstanding relationship between Ronaldinho and Ravenna Honorary Vice President Ariedo Braida, who previously facilitated the star’s transfer to AC Milan in 2008. Ravenna aims to capitalize on this global recognition to secure investment and achieve promotion after narrowly missing advancement last season.
An unveiling ceremony scheduled for Miami on June 23 signals a strategic push into US and Latin American markets. Unlike previous post-retirement ventures involving digital assets, this equity deal contains no cryptocurrency or blockchain components, marking a distinct shift toward traditional sports business operations.