João Mendes, the son of legendary Brazil ahead Ronaldinho, is near signing with English Championship facet Burnley.
Burnley head coach Scott Parker confirmed the membership is near signing the 19-year-old, but in addition sought to minimize hype over the deal as he appears to be like to take strain off the younger Brazilian winger.
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Mendes is about to reach at Turf Moor having spent final season in Barcelona’s academy.
Mendes has reportedly signed a two-year take care of Burnley, in keeping with Brazilian outlet Globo, and Parker confirmed the 2 events are shut.
Parker mentioned on Thursday: “Nothing has been formally completed at this second in time, there’s one thing there for certain. We see him as a improvement participant and a undertaking however the paperwork has not been signed but.”
He added: “I get the thrill however I believe it might be unfair to heap strain on a younger boy. He is coming right here in a way of improvement is how we see it.
“I get the thrill with the hyperlinks to his father. Hopefully he is available in however there’s a lot to do, completely different tradition, completely different approach of doing issues, so I’d in all probability dampen [that excitement] down a bit.”
Mendes got here via Cruzeiro’s youth system earlier than following in his father’s footsteps to Barcelona in 2023 the place he was a part of their under-19 facet.
Ronaldinho was considered one of Brazil’s most interesting gamers and helped the nation win the 2002 World Cup.
He received the Ballon d’Or in 2005 and received LaLiga twice with Barcelona and the Champions League in 2006. He additionally had spells with Grêmio, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro.
