Hull City Secures The Signing Of Ronaldinho’s Son Joao Mendes

‎Joao Mendes, the son of Brazil legend Ronaldinho, has agreed to a one-year deal with Hull City, the Championship club announced on Thursday

‎The 20-year-old developed through Barcelona’s academy before joining Burnley in 2024. He featured regularly for Burnley’s Under-21 side but was released earlier this year.

‎The deal includes an option for a one-year extension.

‎Mendes featured for Barcelona’s youth teams before moving to Burnley in Aug. 2024.

‎”I think it is good to be able to play in different styles of football,” Mendes said.

‎”In Brazil, it is one style, Spain is another one, and England is another one, so I think it complements your game really well if you have played at different places.

‎I just want to help as much as I can in the U21s and in the first team. I don’t mind what level, I just love playing football and if the chance comes, I will take great use of it.”

‎Former Barcelona player Ronaldinho, who helped Brazil win the 2002 World Cup and received the Ballon d’Or in 2005, shared an Instagram post showing Mendes holding a Hull City jersey with the caption: “Good luck at your new club and challenge, my son.”