Ravenna said Ronaldinho will play in their Serie C derby against Forli on November 15. Ravenna President Ignazio Cipriani confirmed the plan in a statement via Ansa.
Cipriani confirms the appearance
Cipriani said in a statement via Ansa: "The Magic never left; now it’s time to bring him back onto the pitch. The return is real."
Cipriani said in a statement via Ansa: "They told us it was impossible. On November 15, Ronaldinho will take the pitch at Stadio Benelli in our shirt, and in a match as important as the derby against Forlì."
Match details and playing time
Football Italia said Ronaldinho will return to the pitch for a competitive match on November 15 and will feature in a derby between Ravenna and Forli in Italy’s Serie C.
It is still unclear how many minutes Ronaldinho will play. Football Italia said he has not yet trained with the team.
Signing and recent presence
Football Italia said Ravenna confirmed Ronaldinho’s signing at an event in Miami in June. As Corriere della Sera reported, Ronaldinho has been watching Ravenna's games.
As Corriere della Sera reported, Ronaldinho's brother and agent, Roberto De Assis, was spotted at Ravenna’s stadium at the end of September.
Last competitive match
Football Italia said Ronaldinho’s return to action has now been confirmed. Football Italia said he last played a competitive match over 10 years ago, with Fluminense in 2015.
Cipriani said in a statement via Ansa: "We believed in it from day one and, thanks to the passion and work of our whole team, we turned an idea that seemed impossible into an occasion the entire world now awaits."