Barcelona legend Ronaldinho returns to the club as an ambassador
Spanish giants Barcelona have confirmed that the club's legend Ronaldinho will make a return to the club as an ambassador.
Ronaldinho
who was known for his superb dribbling skills when playing active
football spent five years at Barcelona which was baptized with lots of
success.
Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho
The Brazilian played 207 games
for the Catalans between 2003 and 2008, scoring 94 goals and winning the
2005-2006 Champions League as well as back-to-back La Liga titles.
Barcelona said in a statement
that the club have reached an agreement with 36-year-old to become an
ambassador and also representing the club in many activities.
"Ronaldinho
will also form part of the Legends project, a team of former players
who, through matches around the world, will help to globalise the Barça
brand and its values, and will take part in clinics, training sessions
and institutional events, among other activities organised by the Club.
Ex Barcelona star Ronaldinho (right) holding former teammate Lionel Messi
"Through
FCBEscola, FC Barcelona and Ronaldinho’s football academies will be
seeking different ways to collaborate both in terms of the brand and
possible associations with the same. The player will also appear in the
opening and closing ceremonies at some schools and take part in
activities in which he will share his experience in educational talks,'' Barcelona said in a statement.
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