Former Flamengo man Ronaldinho returns at 46, eyes goal No 300 | OneFootball

Ronaldinho Gaúcho will play in Italy’s third division

Ronaldinho Gaúcho is back in professional football. At 46, the former Flamengo player was unveiled by Ravenna, from Italy’s third division, and revealed his desire to find the net for the 300th time in his career.

The comeback comes 11 years after the star’s last professional match, played for Fluminense in 2015. Now, besides the possibility of taking the field, Ronaldinho will also be involved as a shareholder in the Italian club.

WILL RONALDINHO REALLY PLAY FOR RAVENNA?

There is still no confirmation about when Ronaldinho will take the field. During his presentation, the Brazilian left the decision in the hands of coach Andrea Mandorlini and indicated that his participation will depend on the coaching staff.

“Will you see me play? I don’t know, only the coach knows. I’m in shape, and I dream of scoring my 300th goal. If that happens, even better, right?,” Ronaldinho said. The midfielder has 299 career goals, in other words, he is one away from the milestone. Of those, 28 came wearing Flamengo’s shirt.

WHAT IS RONALDINHO’S GOAL IN THIS RETURN?

Despite the uncertainty over his debut, Ronaldinho made it clear that he intends to use the opportunity to reach a symbolic milestone. The former attacking midfielder is chasing the 300th goal of his career and could wear the No. 10 shirt again for Ravenna.

In addition, the return has special meaning for the player, who maintains a friendship with Ignazio Cipriani, an executive linked to the club’s project. The Brazilian’s arrival also stirred the fanbase and increased international attention on Ravenna.

WHEN COULD RONALDINHO MAKE HIS RETURN DEBUT?

The debut still has no set date, and the star is not expected to take part in the team’s first official match of the season against Reggiana (ITA). Therefore, expectations are now for a later opportunity, when the coaching staff decides to use the Brazilian.

HOW WAS RONALDINHO GAÚCHO AT FLAMENGO?

Signed in 2011, Ronaldinho won that year’s Campeonato Carioca, but left the club the following season because of delayed salary payments. Wearing the Manto Sagrado, R10 played 72 matches, scored 28 goals, and provided 17 assists in just under two years.

SO WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION, AFTER ALL?

— It’s an excellent marketing move. Who could have imagined Ravenna would be talked about all over the world? All of this thanks to Ronaldinho. For him to get that 300th goal, it won’t take much. The team just needs to win a free kick or a penalty so he can score — commented Pedro Paulo Catonho, a journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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