Former Brazil midfielder and Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy ahead of a sensational return to professional football in the Serie C championship. The 46-year-old has been officially registered for Sunday’s regional derby between Ravenna and Forlì, according to Sky Italia.

Following his touchdown at Luigi Ridolfi Airport, the Brazilian playmaker linked up immediately with his new squad. His pre-match preparation schedule includes an individual conditioning session followed by his first full training session alongside his new teammates at the Stadio Bruno Benelli on the eve of the match.

Ravenna head coach Andrea Mandorlini will decide how much playing time to hand the veteran icon, who has not featured in an official professional fixture for more than eleven years. Given the extraordinary global attention surrounding the derby, a dedicated television crew will operate a specialized iso-cam focused exclusively on Ronaldinho from the moment he steps onto the pitch for pre-match warm-ups.