BBC · Aug 29, 2024
Ronaldinho's son Mendes joins Burnley's academy
Joao Mendes (left) spent last season in Barcelona's academyBurnley have signed Brazilian legend Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes to their under-21s squad.
The 19-year-old had previously been at Barcelona's La Masia youth academy.
His father won the World Cup in 2002 and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006, and was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 2005.
Mendes came through the Cruzeiro academy in Brazil before signing for Barcelona Under-19s in 2023 following a successful trial.
Burnley head coach Scott Parker said earlier this month that he would be joining the club as a "development player".