Former Brazil forward Ronaldinho’s son is currently on trial with Barcelona‘s U19 team, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira, 17, is training with Barca’s Juvenil A side pending a decision on whether to hand him a permanent contract.
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The teenager has been playing for Cruzeiro since he was 14 but recently rescinded his contract with the Brazilian side.
Joao Mendes, who has been joined in Barcelona by several members of his family, is a left-footed forward who can play across the front line.
His career is currently being overseen by his uncle, Roberto de Assis Moreira, who also played an active role in Ronaldinho’s playing career.
