Five years, five trophies, the Golden Ball and several other “smaller” individual awards. Ronaldinho left a big, indelible mark at the Nou Camp, and that’s why his successor has a huge task ahead of him. Interesting news comes to us from Spain: Joao Mendes, the son of a legendary Brazilian footballer, will soon become the new Barcelona footballer. Joao de Asis Moreira, better known as Joao Mendes, arrived in Barcelona at the beginning of January for a trial after having previously terminated his contract with Cruzeira. And apparently he met the criteria of the club’s executives, so according to his father, he will join the Catalans.🚨 Ronaldinho has announced that his 17-year old son Joao Mendes will sign for Barcelona. 🇧🇷(Source: @lequipe) pic.twitter.com/TKTLS4Uh0M— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 7, 2023 Of course, he will primarily show his talent in La Masia, Barcelona’s football academy, which in previous years created a large number of football greats such as Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas…”Yes, he is coming. I have never left the club, Barcelona is part of my life. Wherever I go, I take Barcelona with me. With the arrival of my son at Barca, I will now be more present than ever” said Ronaldinho at a gala dinner in Barcelona during which the president of the club, Joan Laporta, presented him with the “Legend Trophy”.Nightlife king: Ronaldinho inserted clubbing into his contract with FlamengoRonaldinho junior is 17 years old, he is 178 centimeters tall, he uses his right foot better and plays as a striker, although he can also play the role of an offensive midfielder. The Spanish media point out that, like his father, he is skilled with the ball. Time will tell to what extent. In any case, Joao Mendes is just at the beginning, and he has a long way to go.##NAJAVA_MECA_7007198##
