Ronaldinho has signed a contract with Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC at the age of 46.
The former Barcelona and AC Milan star will not play professionally but will take part in a marketing event for the club.
## What happened?
Ronaldinho's move to Ravenna FC is a major coup for the Italian side, with the 2002 World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner bringing his global pull to the club.
He was in attendance for Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti in the World Cup, appearing alongside Ronaldo on the TV screens.
The Brazilian legend has not played professional football since 2015 after leaving Fluminese.
## Why it matters for Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho's decision to join Ravenna FC is a significant one, with the club's owner Ignazio Cipriani admitting that Ronaldinho was his childhood idol.
Cipriani said: "Acquiring Ronaldinho is absolutely extraordinary for the club. He was my idol and his impact on football goes beyond what he did on the pitch."
## What comes next?
Ronaldinho will be unveiled in Miami next week, with the club's honorary vice-president Ariedo Braida explaining that Ronaldinho won't feature in Serie C action when the 2026/27 season starts.
Braida said: "Ronaldinho will do a marketing event with us, but he won’t play for Ravenna in Serie C next season."
Ronaldinho watched on as Brazil ran riot in their World Cup Group C clash with Haiti, with Matheus Cunha scoring a brace before Vinicius Junior grabbed the third.
The outcome means Haiti, who suffered a 1-0 defeat to Scotland in their opener, are now unable to progress to the knockout stages.
And Ronaldinho's global appeal will be a major boost for Ravenna FC, with the club looking to capitalize on his marketing potential.
But Braida was quick to temper expectations, saying: "Dinho was a phenomenon and was a wonderful player. I have a beautiful relationship with him from the Milan days."
So Ronaldinho's move to Ravenna FC is a significant one, with the club looking to benefit from his global appeal.
The Brazilian legend will bring his unique style and charisma to the club, with his unveiling set for next week in Miami.
Ronaldinho said: "New colours, same smile. I can’t wait to get back to dancing on the ball and write a new story together with Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family.