Ronaldinho’s Son Joao Mendes Makes Shock Move to Burnley – But Can He Live Up to His Father’s Legacy?
Fans are still reeling after the news broke that Joao Mendes, the 19-year-old son of Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, has signed for English Championship club Burnley. The move is a shock to many, given Mendes’ pedigree and the fact that he’s been playing for Barcelona’s youth set-up since 2023.
Ronaldinho, of course, is a global football icon, with a trophy cabinet that includes the Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. He played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and AC Milan, before retiring from professional football in 2015.
But can Joao Mendes live up to his father’s incredible legacy? Only time will tell, but the young midfielder has certainly shown promise in his early career, playing for Flamengo, Vasco de Gama, Boavista-RJ, and Cruzeiro before making the move to Barcelona.
The reaction from fans on social media has been mixed, with some questioning the wisdom of the move and others excited to see what Mendes can bring to the table. "Nah how’s this happened then?" wrote one fan. "The son of THE Ronaldinho is now a BURNLEY player???" Another tweeted: "Ronaldinho’s Son, João Mendes has signed for Burnley. I repeat, RONALDINHO’S SON has signed for BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB. WHAT."
But for those who are excited about the prospect of seeing Mendes in action, the chance to watch him play at Turf Moor this season could be a real treat. As one fan put it: "João Mendes, son of Ronaldinho, has signed for Burnley from Barcelona. Can’t wait to see the big man turn up for a game at Turf Moor this season…"
So, what does the future hold for Joao Mendes at Burnley? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – he’s got big shoes to fill. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates on this story and all the latest football news.