FC Barcelona officially welcomed Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira, the son of legendary player Ronaldinho, to their youth team. The young footballer has shown positive progress in the Barca youth team and recently had the opportunity to participate in the first team’s training routines. Last month, coach Xavi Hernández promoted several players from the lower categories to join the first team squad, including Joao, who is said to have “magician genes” inherited from his famous father.
Over the weekend, Joao was left out of the Barça Youth A squad for their match against Sabadell. Despite not playing, he supported his team by recording the game to assist the coaching staff in their analysis. The 19-year-old forward, who plays with his left foot, joined Barcelona just a few months ago and has set his sights on making a name for himself in Europe.
Although Joao’s playing style may not be comparable to that of his father, Ronaldinho, who brought joy to Barça and Brazil fans with his exceptional skills, he is determined to carve out his own path in the world of football. Joao Mendes is keen on continuing to improve and earn a place in European football, following in the footsteps of his footballing legend father.