# Ronaldinho joining Ravenna FC

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ronaldinho-joining-ravenna-fc
> Updated: 2026-08-12T18:00:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Ravenna FC owner Ignazio Cipriani announced that Brazilian football star Ronaldinho would join the Italian third-division club. The signing, described by club officials as both a sporting and marketing initiative, was intended to raise the club’s profile following its promotion to Serie C.

Subsequent details revealed that Ronaldinho’s role would extend beyond playing; he is set to become a partner in the club. An official presentation event was scheduled for August 20 in Marina di Ravenna to introduce the 2026/2027 squad and celebrate the partnership, which aims to increase global visibility for the city and provide commercial boosts for local sponsors.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Ronaldinho Gaúcho to join Ravenna as partner and player

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho Gaúcho will join Italian third-division club Ravenna as a partner and player, with an official presentation scheduled for August 20.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldinho-gacho-to-join-ravenna-as-partner-and-player

### 2026-08-05: Ronaldinho signs with Italy's Ravenna FC in Serie C

Ronaldinho will play for Italy's Ravenna FC in Serie C, announced at a Miami Cipriani event, as part of the club’s marketing push to reach Serie A.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldinho-signs-with-italys-ravenna-fc-in-serie-c-1

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