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Fc Barcelona made an important connection with their past when they confirmed the signing of forward Joao Mendes — the son of legendary Brazilian forward Ronaldinho.
The 18-year-old is expected to initially form a part of Barcelona’s B team, which plays in Spanish football’s third tier, the club informed on Thursday.
Mendes, who had been without a club since leaving Brazil’s Cruzeiro in February last year, impressed Barcelona coaches during a trial earlier this year, reports Xinhua.
The youngster has already made his debut with Barca’s under-19 side in a friendly against Manchester United. He is a player who can play as a central striker or in a deeper role.
He is right-footed but good with his left, and Barca hope he will be able to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Ronaldinho spent five seasons with Barcelona between 2003-2008 and played a huge part in lifting...
The 18-year-old is expected to initially form a part of Barcelona’s B team, which plays in Spanish football’s third tier, the club informed on Thursday.
Mendes, who had been without a club since leaving Brazil’s Cruzeiro in February last year, impressed Barcelona coaches during a trial earlier this year, reports Xinhua.
The youngster has already made his debut with Barca’s under-19 side in a friendly against Manchester United. He is a player who can play as a central striker or in a deeper role.
He is right-footed but good with his left, and Barca hope he will be able to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Ronaldinho spent five seasons with Barcelona between 2003-2008 and played a huge part in lifting...
- 3/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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