Photo: Son of Brazilian superstar surprisingly swaps Barcelona for Burnley

They say football is a funny old game, and a transfer this summer proves that more than ever: Ronaldinho’s son, Joao Mendes, has signed for Burnley.

The young Brazilian, who also holds a Spanish passport, has moved to the Clarets from Barcelona, ​​where he has played for the youth teams since 2023.

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Whether the Championship club signed the player mainly for publicity or because of his football talent is not yet clear. In any case, it is one of the most unexpected transfers.

??? Ronaldinho’s son João Mendes has signed as Burnley’s new player. photo.twitter.com/NV5Uqpq1ib

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2024

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