Ronaldinho remembers ‘wonderful’ time at Milan and derby goal: “It was special”

By: Isak Möller

Ronaldinho spoke about his time at AC Milan and the winner scored against Inter in the derby, seeing as he’s preparing for a professional comeback in another derby.

Ronaldinho is about to make a spectacular comeback at the age of 46, set to start for the Serie C side Ravenna against Forli tomorrow. Besides being an investor in the club, the main motivation for the comeback appears to be to score his 300th career goal (currently at 299).

Whether he will play more than just this one game remains to be seen, but the Ravenna fans are in for a special evening at their stadium. Especially since it’s a derby as well, which the Brazilian star has some experience with already in Italy.

When interviewed by Gazzetta dello Sport this morning, the journalist was keen to point out that Ronaldinho scored his first goal in Italy in a derby. More specifically for Milan against Inter, leading the Rossoneri to a 1-0 win in 2008.

“You scored your first goal in Italy in the Milan derby…”

“Oh, sure, that goal against Inter while wearing the AC Milan shirt. It was my first goal in Italy, it was special, and I’ll certainly never forget it, especially because every time I return to Italy I’m practically always reminded of it.

“My time with AC Milan was wonderful, for everyone, for the people who greeted me, the goals, the memories. Now I want to make the people of Ravenna happy for their passion.”

“Your best memory of Milan?”

“So many, so many. The goals, the training sessions, Milanello, that goal in the derby, my teammates, the victories. AC Milan is always a wonderful memory, no matter how you look at it.”