In a post on Barcelona’s official social media, Joao Mendes announced that the 17-year-old striker has signed a contract with the youth team by publishing a photo taken with Barcelona board member Joao Soler and youth team sports director Jose Ramon Alexanko.
The Spanish press, who wrote that Joao Mendes, who comes from Brazil’s Cruzeiro team, has been training with the Barcelona youth team for a few weeks, also said that Barcelona Club President Joan Laporta previously said about Mendes, “He has a good root as a football player. We will evaluate it according to his development.” said he said.
Commenting on Joao Mendes, “He normally uses his right foot, but he’s good with his left. He wants to improve at the club, which was very important to his father at the beginning of his career.” it was said.
Ronaldinho won 2 league championships, 2 Spanish Super Cups and 1 Champions League cup with Barcelona, where he played for 5 seasons.
Source: AA