After spending almost a year on the Barcelona U-19 team and failing to secure a permanent contract, Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes has joined Burnley. Football fans anticipate Mendes’s performance in his new club after leaving Barcelona FC for free.
Joao Steps Out of Ronaldinho’s Shadow
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Joao Mendes is excited about his new journey at Turf Moor over the next two years. He will join his Brazilian brothers Lucas Pires and Vitinho at Burnley. A picture of him in what seems to be Burnley signing Mendes went viral on social media. In early 2023, Mendes joined Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia. It was his next step after playing in the youth category of some Brazilian clubs, such as Cruzeiro, Flamengo, and Vasco da Gama. Now, he kicks off his career with Burnley in Lancashire. The 19-year-old has not been on a first-team yet. However, he has experience training with his senior colleagues in Barcelona.
Born on February 25, 2005, Joao Mendes is the son of two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho and Janaina Mendes. 14 years later, Mendes signed a contract with the popular apparel brand Nike, indicating how much such brands hoped he inherited his father’s soccer talent.
Ronaldinho expressed how much joy he felt when Mendes decided to walk in his father’s steps by joining Barca in 2023. He claimed that Barcelona is part of his life, and his son joining the football club is a testament to this. During his time with Barcelona FC, Joao Mendes only played in a couple of matches – a friendly match against the Red Devils and at the Mediterranean International Cup.
Burnley Secures Football Royalty
Burnley has signed Mendes in hopes that he can play his role in helping the Clarets win the Championship title just like they did in the 2022/23 season. The football club has started on the right foot following its 4-1 victory over Luton Town in their first match of the season.
The club’s manager, Scott Parker, was impressed with Burnley’s debut match, especially with how the team came together to execute the game plan.
“They executed very, very well and, of course, a really positive result as well, which was very pleasing.” – Scott Parker, Burnley’s New Manager.
Remembering Ronaldinho Gaucho
Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Ronaldinho reached the peak of Brazilian soccer at a young age. The 44-year-old, who donned the #10 for several years, gained attention from fans worldwide with his unrivaled skills and charisma. During his time with Paris Saint-German, Ronaldinho captivated the French with his flair and talent for scoring mindblowing goals. His stint in France catapulted him to Barcelona, where he achieved legendary status.
Ronaldinho was in Barcelona from 2003 to 2008. Under the mentorship of Frank Rijkaard, Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, and Samuel Eto’o made sure Barcelona was unstoppable. During that time, he won two La Liga cups, two Supercopa titles, and a Champions League with the club. With over 200 appearances in five years, Ronaldinho netted 94 goals. He also defeated football legends Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry, and Steven Gerrard to become the recipient of the Ballon d’Or in 2005. He is well-known for his role in helping Brazil clinch the 1999 Copa America trophy and the 2002 World Cup.
Ronaldinho earned the nickname O Bruxo (The Wizard) for his dribbling wizardly and no-look passes. His showmanship and talent made him a global superstar, leading him to win the FIFA World Player of the Year twice. His legacy will forever be in the hearts of football fans all over the world. He has made an undeniable impact on the sport, and the name “Ronaldinho” will always be known for undiluted soccer magic.
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