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About 20,000 fans showed up for Ronaldinho's official introduction with Brazilian club Flamengo.
Fans wearing Ronaldinho masks and sporting the team's No. 10 jersey packed the team's training stadium in Rio de Janeiro to see the two-time world player of the year on Wednesday.
Samba groups led the party for Ronaldinho, who greeted the chanting fans and thanked them for their support, saying: "I'll pay you back on the field."
Supporters had taken down a gate to expedite their entrance and wait for Ronaldinho.
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The former Brazil star joined from AC Milan on Monday, ending a 10-year stint in European football. The buyout clause in Ronaldinho's contract is reportedly worth $180 million.
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