August 14th 2024.
Ronaldinho, the legendary Brazilian forward, will be closely following the events at Turf Moor like never before. This is all thanks to his son, Joao Mendes, who has recently signed for Championship side Burnley. According to reports, the 19-year-old has been on the radar of several clubs, having previously played for Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, and Cruzeiro in his youth career before joining Barcelona in 2023.
During his time at the Spanish club, Mendes represented their Under-18 and Under-19 teams. However, he was unable to secure a spot in the first team and was ultimately released when his contract expired in June. After a brief search for a new club, the young forward has now found a new home at Burnley. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the deal, and Euro Foot has reported that Mendes has agreed to a two-year contract.
Although Mendes is yet to make a professional appearance in his career, there is much anticipation surrounding his potential to shine at Turf Moor. This is not only exciting for the young player but also for his father, Ronaldinho, who is undoubtedly proud of his son's achievement. However, it is unlikely that he will be as ecstatic as when Mendes signed for Barcelona.
In an interview with RAC1 last year, the former Brazil superstar expressed his joy over his son's move to his former club, saying, "Barça has always been part of my life and my heart, and it will continue with my son." He also added to Marca, "Wherever I go, I take Barcelona with me. With my son's arrival at Barca, I'll be more present than ever."
Meanwhile, Joao Mendes has officially joined Burnley, and the team couldn't be happier. The Clarets started their Championship campaign on a high note with a 4-1 victory against Luton Town, another recently relegated Premier League side. It was also manager Scott Parker's first league game in charge, and he was thrilled with his team's performance.
"The big statement was for us internally," Parker said. "The execution of what we went out to do was incredible, and the belief and confidence that this result will bring. From afar, people will look at it and talk about it, but the most significant thing is the statement we've proven to ourselves. A lot of hard work has gone in, and with a new voice from myself, to a man, the team was superb."
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