João Mendes, the son of legendary Brazil ahead Ronaldinho, is near signing with English Championship aspect 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.
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 response to Brazilian outlet Globo, and Parker confirmed the 2 events are shut.
Parker mentioned on Thursday: “Nothing has been formally carried out at this second in time, there’s one thing there for certain. We see him as a improvement participant and a challenge however the paperwork has not been signed but.”
He added: “I get the joy however I feel 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 joy with the hyperlinks to his father. Hopefully he is available in however there’s a lot to do, totally different tradition, totally different method of doing issues, so I might 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 aspect.
Ronaldinho was one in all Brazil’s most interesting gamers and helped the nation win the 2002 World Cup.
He gained the Ballon d’Or in 2005 and gained 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.
