Ronaldinho played for FC Barcelona from 2003 to 2008. It was a very successful time for him. two Spanish championships, the Champions League and two Spanish Super Cups. He also won many individual awards, most notably the Golden Ball (2005)
Ronaldinho’s son trains with FC Barcelona’s youth team. It’s Joan Laporta’s idea
Now Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira, the son of Ronaldinho, wants to fulfill his football career dreams. The 17-year-old centre-forward often goes by the name of Joao Mendes to avoid using his father’s last name. He does this so that the assessments of his game are as objective as possible. He also did not reveal his identity when he signed for Cruzeiro, he was 14 at the time.
According to the Spanish “Sport”, Mendes recently terminated his contract with the Brazilian club and joined the youth teams of Barcelona. He is currently undergoing tests there, after which he may be permanently included in the team. Joan Laporta, president of the club, is personally dealing with the matter, no other sports manager is involved. The 17-year-old is represented by Roberto de Assis, who was Ronaldinho’s agent in the past. The decision to accept or reject a player will depend on how the coaches evaluate him.
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Ronaldinho was remembered by fans as one of the most brilliant players in history. The football profile of his son was presented by the newspaper “Mundo Deportivo”. “He can play both in attack and in midfield. He is right-footed, although he is also good with his left foot, he also has good technique” – we read. It added that Joao Mendes would love to go to Barcelona. “He wants to develop further and hopes to do so at the best academy in the world, at the club where his father shone.”
Source: Sport
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