Joao Mendes (Joao de Assís Moreira), the son of the legendary Ronaldinho Gaúcho, has been on trial at Barcelona since the beginning of January.
The 17-year-old, who recently terminated his contract with Brazilian club Cruzeiro, plays as a striker, has a Spanish passport and is represented by his uncle, Roberto de Assis.
In a chat at RAC-1, Ronaldinho confirmed the signing of his son Joao Medes (22-2-2005) for Barcelona.
“I’m never out of the club. Barcelona is part of my life. Wherever I go, I take Barcelona with me. With the arrival of my son at Barça, I will be more present here”, Ronaldinho confessed in the program “Tu Diràs”.